Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
We are a fraternal order with nearly a million members and a 141 year history. A network of nearly 2000 lodges in communities all over the country. A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships to youth, a friend to veterans and more.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $27K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $27,348 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +31.0% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $237,591
- +9.3% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $113,160
- +7.3% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $4,783
- +29793.8% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $111,669
- -7.3% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $29K (2023). In 2026 it reported $27K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| House of Hope Florence, SC | To help feed, cloth, train and transition homeless back into society as productive members. | $5,700 |
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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 | $237,591 | $113,160 | $111,669 | $27,348 | Total only | $4,783 |
| 2025 | $217,467 | $105,444 | $120,446 | $20,883 | Total only | $16 |
| 2024 | $246,707 | $66,080 | $78,116 | $17,454 | Total only | $-3,797 |
| 2023 | $353,886 | $66,642 | $72,867 | $29,110 | Total only | $26 |
| 2022 | $263,792 | $75,474 | $64,963 | $5,700 | 1 | $3,149 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a public charity, based in Florence, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $27K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marc Poulin
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Harding
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Harding
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Stevenson
Secretary
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
$2K (2026)
Eric Easler
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
$2K (2026)
Scott Earp
Lecturing Knight
Loyal Knight → Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie Byrd
Exalted Ruler
Vice President → Exalted Ruler, 2025
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Koonce
Royal Knight
Lecturing Knight → Royal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Rainey
Leading Knight
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Jimmy Harker (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: CB Anderson (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Mioduaki (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Eddy Harding (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Gibson (2023–2024) — Exalted Leader
- Former: Samuel Brunson (2024) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Dennis Jeffords (2022–2023) — Exalted Leader
- Former: Bubba Brunson (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Bill Pickle (2022) — Leading Knight
- Former: Jim Windham (2022) — Lecturing Knight
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 $2K, to Barbara Stevenson (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $27K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $21K in grants paid.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $238K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $113K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-0122793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
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 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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