Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks

Foundation · Grantmaker Louisville, KY EIN: 61-0264355

Promote fellowship & brotherhood of members

Key facts about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks

In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gave $59K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
61-0264355
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$59,381
Grants made (2026)
4
Average grant
$14,845
Median grant
$12,020
Total assets
$817,256
Primary geography
Kentucky (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$817K

+25.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$59K

+129.0% YoY

Grant Count

4

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

+71.7% YoY

How Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gives

  • Giving grew 174% from 2023 to 2026. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks

Based on IRS filings

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is a nonprofit organization, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $817K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $10K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 4 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

LouisvilleChicagoFranklin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants20212 grants20222 grants20232 grants20243 grants20254 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2026

Other Under 5000: $25KOther Under 5000$25KKids with Cancer: $14KKids with Cancer$14KElks National Foundation: $10KElks National Foundation$10KBlessings in a Packpack: $10KBlessings in a Packpack$10K

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
OTHER UNDER 5000 various, KY—$25,341
KIDS WITH CANCER Louisville, KY—$13,940
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION Chicago, IL—$10,100
BLESSINGS IN A PACKPACK Louisville, KY—$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$817,256$651,259$637,816
Revenue$590,344$401,591$508,706
Expenses$421,363$385,248$431,473
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$9,874$9,984—
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is led by Patrick Bratcher, President on the 2026 filing; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Patrick Bratcher

    President

    New on the 2026 filing

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jerry Ebertshauser

    Head Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Marks

    Treasurer

    New on the 2026 filing

    23 hrs/week

    $5K (2026)

  • Linda Forde

    Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    30 hrs/week

    $5K (2026)

  • Marilyn Ringenberger

    Vice President

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Lauren Marks — Treasurer: $5KLauren MarksTreasurer$5KLinda Forde — Secretary: $5KLinda FordeSecretary$5K

Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks

How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks give each year?

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gave $59K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $26K across 3 grants.

What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's typical grant size?

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's median grant in 2026 was $12,020, and its average grant was $14,845, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks give grants?

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gives mostly in Kentucky: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (2 grants).

How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks?

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks reported $817K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $590K.

What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN?

Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0264355. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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