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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

Foundation · Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 86-0006331 Website

Charitable and fraternal activities for the benefit of members and the community at large.

Key facts about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gave $27K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
86-0006331
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$27,399
Grants made (2025)
2
Average grant
$13,700
Median grant
$13,700
Total assets
$4,566,061
Primary geography
Arizona (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$4.6M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

+378.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+139.0% YoY

How Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks gives

  • Giving grew 433% from 2022 to 2025. 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 Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $73K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

ChicagoTucsonPhoenixScottsdale

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2 grants20202 grants20211 grants20223 grants20231 grants20242 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Arizona Elks Major Projects Inc: $16KArizona Elks Major ProjectsInc$16KElks National Foundation: $11KElks National Foundation$11K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

9<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC Tucson, AZGENERAL SUPPORT$16,164
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION Chicago, ILGENERAL SUPPORT$11,235

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$4,566,061$4,553,558$4,676,722
Revenue$892,188$797,592$789,438
Expenses$853,213$900,226$806,716
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$72,710$58,481$3,737
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is led by Clem Brown, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Clem Brown

    Chair

    Trustee → Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martin Griffith

    Trustee

    Trustee → Chair, 2024

    Chair → Trustee, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Thompson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Stewart

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Al Kayal

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brenda Kayal

    Secretary

    Treasurer → Secretary, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $15K (2020) → $15K (2025)

  • Diane Bodwell

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    20 hrs/week

    $11K (2023) → $15K (2025)

Former officers (11)
  • Former: Richard Becker (2021–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Thom Strupp (2023–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Until 111623
  • Former: Jay Krich (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Lawrence Bodwell (2021–2023) — Chair
  • Former: Carolyn Zimny (2020–2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Damien Speck (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Bob Wolters (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Larry Bodwell (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Rich Becker (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Sharon McGuinness (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Tim Bos (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Brenda Kayal — Secretary: $15KBrenda KayalSecretary$15KDiane Bodwell — Treasurer: $15KDiane BodwellTreasurer$15K

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 $27K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.

How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks?

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $892K.

Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks operate?

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has awarded grants in Arizona, Illinois.

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

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0006331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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