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 serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,000
- -84.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -84.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $255,337
- +19.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- 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
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Heartland Canines for Veterans ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $53K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Canines for Veterans Neosho, MO | Support for service dog training program. | $8,000 |
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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 | $255,337 | $179,366 | $146,816 | $8,000 | 1 | $2,413 |
| 2025 | $213,966 | $235,377 | $221,826 | $52,560 | 1 | $812 |
| 2024 | $211,129 | $146,332 | $127,500 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $201,643 | $136,768 | $116,532 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $205,325 | $116,349 | $103,148 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $144,576 | $86,920 | $70,825 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $120,811 | $75,559 | $68,129 | — | — | — |
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 Webb City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $255K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. 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 13 officers; none of the 13 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Bickett
Trustee
Tiler → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2023
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Perry
Trustee
Inner Guard → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chase Emery
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2023
Exalted Ruler → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Pyle
Esquire
Esteemed Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2022
Exalted Ruler → Esquire, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Taylor
Chaplain
Trustee → Chaplain, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Norvell
Secretary
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Hallacy
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Norvell
Esteemed Loyal Knight
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Delaney
Inner Guard
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Passley
Tiler
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Boyer
Exalted Ruler
New on the 2026 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Boyd
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Cheri Badgley (2020–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Derek Walrod (2020–2025) — Tiler
- Former: Herb Schick (2020–2025) — Esquire
- Former: Stacy Cook (2020–2025) — Chaplain
- Former: Tony Badgley (2020–2025) — Inner Guard
- Former: Richard Adkins (2025) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
- Former: Jeremy Hubbard (2020–2024) — Esteemed Loyal Knight
- Former: Krystal Bickett (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Corey Conner (2024) — Inner Guard
- Former: Robin Duke (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Phillip Cook (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shawn Mayes (2022–2023) — Esteemed Loyal Knight
- Former: Phil Cook (2020–2022) — Esquire
- Former: Andy Queen (2022) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
- Former: Hayley Allen (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Bourassa (2021) — Inner Guard
- Former: Michele Daniels (2021) — Esteemed Loyal Knight
- Former: Mike Hoffman (2020) — Esteemed Loyal Knight
- Former: Robert Allen (2020) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
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 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $255K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $179K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA has awarded grants in Missouri.
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 23-7130049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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