Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Maintains social quarters and a program of activities to benefit the youth of the community and projects to assist crippled children.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gave $34K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $34,473
- +141.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $11,491
- +61.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,319
- Total assets
- $530,387
- -12.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (57% 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
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Childrens Fund ($20K). Together the top 3 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gives
- Giving fell 28% 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 $48K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $34K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Fund Richmond, VA | — | $19,639 |
| Hanford Youth Organizations Hanford, CA | — | $8,319 |
| Various High School Students Hanford, CA | — | $6,515 |
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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 | $530,387 | $372,331 | $456,037 | $34,473 | 3 | $6,260 |
| 2025 | $608,136 | $384,241 | $395,716 | $14,254 | 2 | $6,103 |
| 2024 | $615,945 | $442,348 | $482,584 | $36,678 | 3 | $5,700 |
| 2023 | $639,353 | $481,781 | $455,326 | $47,689 | 2 | $2,514 |
| 2022 | $615,669 | $408,196 | $296,198 | $30,809 | 2 | $97 |
| 2021 | $480,170 | $147,372 | $114,012 | $12,229 | Total only | $4,218 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a public charity, based in Hanford, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $530K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's 2026 filing lists 16 officers; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Greg Martella
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Margaret Ferreira
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Richard Tipton
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Mike Hernandez
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Raymond Madrigal
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Kristy Key
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
$6K (2021) → $24K (2026)
Lewis Marty Martin
Secretary
Leading Knight → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
$26K (2024) → $33K (2026)
Brenda Lofton
Exalted Ruler
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2025
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul Reynolds
Electrician
Electrician → Inner Gaurd, 2022
Inner Gaurd → Electrician, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott Key
Leading Knight
Lecturng Knight → Loyal Knight, 2025
Loyal Knight → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mike Souza
Esquire
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert Moran
Tiler
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Baylee Ali
Inner Gaurd
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Kevin Henshaw
Loyal Knight
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Michael McClelland
Chaplain
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Sophia Henshaw
Lecturng Knight
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Jeff Schneider (2021–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Josh Smith (2022–2025) — Chaplain
- Former: Dustin Mayberry (2023–2025) — Esquire
- Former: Pat O-Brien (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Marsha Astacio (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Sandra Richerson-Watson (2025) — Lecturng Knight
- Former: Ted Burg (2025) — Electrician
- Former: Bruce Rhoades (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joshua Howard (2023–2024) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Jr Searcy (2023–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Michael Adams (2023–2024) — Esquire
- Former: Michelle Rhoades (2023–2024) — Inner Gaurd
- Former: Richard Douglas (2023–2024) — Leading Knight
- Former: Sandi Richardson-Watson (2023–2024) — Tiler
- Former: Earl Conro (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Marsha Spatafore (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Marty Martin (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Theresa Compton (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chris Lewis (2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Eddie Durst (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gus Compton (2022) — Lecturng Knight
- Former: Kelsey McCasland (2022) — Tiler
- Former: Gustie Compton (2021) — Esquire
- Former: Jaimie Solis (2021) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Josh Howard (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Schneider (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Marlene Solis (2021) — Inner Gaurd
- Former: Scott Lofton (2021) — Chaplain
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 $33K, to Lewis Marty Martin (Secretary). 2 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 $34K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $14K across 2 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 $8,319, and its average grant was $11,491, across 3 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 Virginia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanford, CA (2 grants).
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reported $530K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $372K.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0317157. 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 August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
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