Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,487,501
- -2.8% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $427,462
- +45.5% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $3,458
- +24.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $435,095
- +12.8% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $26K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
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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 | $1,487,501 | $427,462 | $435,095 | — | — | $3,458 |
| 2025 | $1,529,864 | $293,710 | $385,683 | — | — | $2,774 |
| 2024 | $1,617,187 | $304,703 | $368,104 | — | — | $14,345 |
| 2023 | $1,907,460 | $466,912 | $364,096 | — | — | $1,219 |
| 2022 | $1,832,386 | $292,224 | $268,039 | — | — | $193 |
| 2021 | $1,747,024 | $377,433 | $481,352 | $15,632 | 2 | $3,543 |
| 2020 | $1,927,272 | $777,717 | $775,324 | $26,177 | 3 | $523 |
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is a public charity, based in Eureka, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's 2026 filing lists 11 officers; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barry Smith
Trustee
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2025
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Ray Thomason
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Engel
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Hunter
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Olson
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $17K (2026)
William Lambo
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $9K (2026)
Brian Smith
Leading Knight
Lecturing Knigh → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wilson
Lecturing Knigh
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Stewart
Loyal Knight
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Gillmore
Exalted Ruler
New on the 2026 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Ernest Nunes (2022–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Alan R. Bobillot (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Nina Strang (2023–2025) — Leading Knight
- Former: Sherie A. Bialous (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Danny Rickman (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Vance (2024–2025) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Brett Engles (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Pierre Carbon (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Shawn Doble (2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Marta Martinez (2022–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Allen Caldwell (2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Bradley Smith (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Hunter (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pierre Carbonneau (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Shawn Lee Doebel (2023) — Leading Knight
- Former: Terry Long (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Payne (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Gwen Caroll (2020–2021) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Ernie Nunes (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $17K, to Brad Smith (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $427K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks has awarded grants in California.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0317140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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