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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Foundation · Grantmaker Mission Viejo, CA EIN: 95-2915698 Website

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Key facts about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gave $151K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
95-2915698
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$151,090
Grants made (2026)
5
Average grant
$30,218
Median grant
$12,052
Total assets
$1,055,494
Primary geography
California (58% 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

$1.1M

+25.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$151K

+69.9% YoY

Grant Count

5

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+35.9% YoY

How Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method

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

About Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Based on IRS filings

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a nonprofit organization, based in Mission Viejo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $46.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 5 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

ChicagoFresnoCharlestonMission ViejoSanta AnaDallas

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K3 grants20215 grants20224 grants20234 grants20244 grants20255 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

California-Hawaii Elks Associ: $71KCalifornia-Hawaii Elks Associ$71KElks National Foundation Inc: $52KElks National Foundation Inc$52KDictionary Project the: $12KDictionary Project the$12KMission Viejo HS: $10KMission Viejo HS$10KMission Viejo HS Instrumental: $6KMission Viejo HS Instrumental$6K

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K6$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS ASSOCI Fresno, CAASSIST CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.$71,257
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC Chicago, ILASSISTANCE TO VETERANS.$51,900
DICTIONARY PROJECT THE Charleston, SCASSIST STUDENTS IN READING, WRITING$12,052
MISSION VIEJO HS Mission Viejo, CAYOUTH ATHLETICS, MUSIC.$9,881
MISSION VIEJO HS INSTRUMENTAL Mission Viejo, CA—$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$1,055,494$844,167$614,592
Revenue$1,093,506$1,035,582$1,096,300
Expenses$925,604$811,581$1,042,453
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$46$329$734
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 November 30, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's 2026 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Alan Harkness

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Pham

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick Moscoso

    Trustee

    Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2023

    Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryan Delgado

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bobby Werner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2025

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Lindley

    Secretary

    Trustee → Exalted Ruler, 2025

    Exalted Ruler → Secretary, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly Van Dyke

    Loyal Knight

    Lecturng Knight → Loyal Knight, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • F. Camacho Alvarez

    Lecturng Knight

    On filings since 2025

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jenny Buford

    Leading Knight

    On filings since 2025

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mia Bergman

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2025

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (12)
  • Former: Norm Jones (2021–2025) — Secretary
  • Former: Cookie Akesson (2021–2024) — Treasurer
  • Former: John Lee (2021–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Tenisha Campanile (2021–2024) — Exalted Ruler
  • Former: Len Holt (2024) — Loyal Knight
  • Former: Rich Encinas (2024) — Leading Knight
  • Former: Jerry Flores (2022–2023) — Loyal Knight
  • Former: Gina Tate (2023) — Lecturng Knight
  • Former: Greg Morgan (2021–2022) — Exalted Ruler
  • Former: Harvey Boelts (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Kim Maestri (2021) — Lecturng Knight
  • Former: Steve Darke (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.

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 $151K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $89K across 4 grants.

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

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's median grant in 2026 was $12,052, and its average grant was $30,218, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.

Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks give grants?

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mission Viejo, CA (2 grants).

Does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's largest grantees?

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's largest 2026 grantees include California-Hawaii Elks Associ ($71,257), Elks National Foundation Inc ($51,900) and Dictionary Project the ($12,052), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks?

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.

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

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2915698. 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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