Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Promote fellowship & brotherhood of members
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gave $59K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $59,381
- +129.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,845
- +71.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,020
- Total assets
- $817,256
- +25.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (83% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Other Under 5000 ($25K). Together the top 4 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks gives
- Giving grew 174% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $59K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $817,256 | $590,344 | $421,363 | $59,381 | 4 | $9,874 |
| 2025 | $651,259 | $401,591 | $385,248 | $25,932 | 3 | $9,984 |
| 2024 | $637,816 | $508,706 | $431,473 | $27,625 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $522,248 | $423,074 | $301,257 | $21,650 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $414,895 | $227,563 | $220,732 | $14,200 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $419,950 | $179,836 | $190,068 | $12,150 | 2 | $646 |
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is a public charity, 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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to Lauren Marks (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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