Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will service the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care, Elks Share.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $3K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $2,915 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -46.8% vs 2025
- Total assets
- $327,784
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $137,626
- -19.2% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $2,003
- +13.9% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $138,066
- -15.2% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (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 $3K (2026) to $19K (2024). In 2026 it reported $3K 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sofas for Service Inc Eau Claire, WI | The Lodge purchased the items and in partnership with Sofas for Service Inc the items were disbursed to Vets in the local community. | $19,227 |
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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 | $327,784 | $137,626 | $138,066 | $2,915 | Total only | $2,003 |
| 2025 | $325,132 | $170,328 | $162,866 | $5,480 | Total only | $1,758 |
| 2024 | $301,898 | $129,969 | $129,933 | $19,227 | 1 | $1,123 |
| 2023 | $277,781 | $170,370 | $128,394 | $8,500 | 1 | $211 |
| 2022 | $257,568 | $148,626 | $138,366 | $5,500 | 1 | $357 |
"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 Eau Claire, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $328K in total assets. In 2026, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's 2026 filing lists 11 officers; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Mathews
Trustee
Esteemed Leading Knight → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2025
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lysy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Tauger
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Ertz
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MaryEdna Hagen
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2026)
Cynthia Fahser
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
8 hrs/week
$3K (2025) → $3K (2026)
James Wold
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Trustee & Board Chair → Trustee, 2025
Trustee → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramona Mathews
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2023
Exalted Ruler → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2025
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Swanson
Exalted Ruler
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2025
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Poquette
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Trustee → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kenny Lane (2022–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: James Norby (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Hayden (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: James Mattson (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: George Myers (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Robyn Berg (2022–2023) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Elliot Kaas (2022) — Esteemed Leading Knight
- Former: John Panzigrau (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sylvia Emerson (2022) — Secretary
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 $4K, to MaryEdna Hagen (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 $3K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2025 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $328K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $138K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
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 39-1735475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated October 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 2023 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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