Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
To provide a setting so members can interact in a club setting for recreational, civic, and charitable activities
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gave $24K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,770
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,770
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $23,770
- Total assets
- $3,060,901
- +0.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). 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 $6K (2021) to $32K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Local Charities Bridgewater, NJ | For Support | $23,770 |
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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 | $3,060,901 | $1,737,160 | $1,726,185 | $23,770 | 1 | $38,125 |
| 2025 | $3,055,562 | $1,743,484 | $1,564,531 | $23,535 | 1 | $66,146 |
| 2024 | $2,797,662 | $1,530,418 | $1,360,632 | $31,515 | 1 | $86,042 |
| 2023 | $2,717,863 | $1,451,480 | $1,356,955 | $26,224 | 1 | $22,758 |
| 2022 | $2,559,461 | $1,033,749 | $942,454 | $16,541 | 1 | $23,005 |
| 2021 | $2,421,438 | $339,816 | $740,235 | $6,335 | 1 | $22,721 |
About Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a public charity, based in Bridgewater, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K. Net investment income was $38K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is led by Carmen Rotella, Chairman since 2026 (on filings since 2024); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Carmen Rotella
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Keating
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hegedus
Trustee
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelo Clementi
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Butler
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Sargent
Banquet Manager
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$62K (2022) → $106K (2026)
Morton Lazarus
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$14K (2022) → $22K (2026)
Cynthia Freund
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
$17K (2026)
Andre Massop
Exalted Ruler
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Jim Daley (2022–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Wallace Ferreira (2022–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Adelina Bogan-Pelican (2024–2025) — Frmr Exalt Rule
- Former: Brian Brennan (2024–2025) — Chairman
- Former: Connor Grade (2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Matt Butler (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Anthony Damelio (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pierce Frauerheim (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kevin Storms (2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Paul Hubert (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Keith Grade (2022) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Joan Haenny (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Savare (2021) — Secretary
- Former: John Ament (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Hughes (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Michael O'Brien (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Norm McKinney (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Peter Mone (2021) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: William Kreuder (2021) — Chairman
- Former: William Saller (2021) — Trustee
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 $106K, to Jenny Sargent (Banquet Manager). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
How much does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks give each year?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gave $24K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $24K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks operate?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-0764380. 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 November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
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