Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of
The lodge's purpose is to provide services to its members, promote charity in the community, encourage the value of patritism, good fellowship, and perpetuate the fraternal organization.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,618
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,618
- Median grant
- $9,618
- Total assets
- $1,329,757
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Corvallis Elks Charity Trust ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Elks Charity Trust Corvallis, OR | Funding for Support of Youth and Veteran Programs | $9,618 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,329,757 | $227,792 | $288,147 | $9,618 | 1 | $38,339 |
| 2024 | $1,427,317 | $271,904 | $317,927 | — | — | $35,631 |
| 2023 | $1,430,509 | $269,725 | $301,025 | — | — | $36,346 |
| 2022 | $1,622,417 | $211,652 | $240,194 | — | — | $43,376 |
| 2021 | $1,588,516 | $259,830 | $199,284 | — | — | $74,444 |
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of is a public charity focused on Philanthropy, based in Corvallis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of is led by Richard Smith, Exalted Ruler & Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Smith
Exalted Ruler & Board Chair
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler & Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Reynolds
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Jordan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Gregory
Trustee
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Smith
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill McCormick
Secretary
Exalted Ruler → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $17K (2025)
Fred Raw
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $4K (2025)
Eli Cronin
Loyal Knight
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Taylor
Leading Knight
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Turman
Lecturing Knight
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Neal Schneider (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy Smith (2021–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Denise Norman (2024) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Melissa Mills (2021–2023) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Bryan Curtis (2023) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Carolyn Locke-Mills (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Don Jones (2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Donald Holcomb (2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Randy Peccham (2023) — Esquire
- Former: Richard Pond (2023) — Inner Guard
- Former: Scott Peben (2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Damon Olesen (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Zel Brook (2021–2022) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Don Holcomb (2022) — Leading Knight
- Former: John Berger (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Josh Hammerman (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Patty Wilkensen (2022) — Lecturing Knight
- Former: Brian Mills (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Calvin Schneider (2021) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Cory Ruud (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Daniel Mahoney (2021) — Loyal Knight
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $17K, to Bill McCormick (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of is a public charity focused on Philanthropy, based in Corvallis, OR. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0169158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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