Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
To serve the people and communities through benevolent programs for veterans, active duty military, youth, special needs children, and the homeless.
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $9,500
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,500
- +5.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $786,007
- +1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 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 Peninsula Food Bank ($10K).
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
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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $10K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peninsula Food Bank Hampton, VA | Contributed funds to assist local 501(c)(3) to support its mission: the peninsula food bank is committed to helping its neighbors struggling with the hardships of food and nutrition insecurity by providing services and education to partner agencies and to its community through accurate information and quality food products, while reducing waste and caring for the environment. | $9,500 |
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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 | $786,007 | $121,703 | $123,541 | $9,500 | 1 | $5,729 |
| 2025 | $777,086 | $127,405 | $130,161 | $9,000 | 1 | $22,411 |
| 2024 | $787,503 | $100,274 | $134,255 | $8,226 | 1 | $7,220 |
| 2023 | $785,467 | $83,237 | $83,496 | $1,220 | Total only | $-9,831 |
| 2022 | $806,828 | $121,246 | $87,036 | $9,152 | Total only | $263 |
| 2021 | $765,305 | $37,327 | $49,390 | $5,370 | Total only | $2,147 |
"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 Hampton, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $786K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mike Kelley
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Adkins
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Hall Jr.
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Clayton
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $18K (2026)
Anna Demery
Loyal Knight
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2024
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$9K (2025) → $8K (2026)
Mary Hall
Treasurer
Treasurer → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2025
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$2K (2026)
Martin Mills
Exalted Ruler
Treasurer → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $600 (2026)
Steve Urquhart
Leading Knight
Exalted Ruler → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2024
Esteemed Leading Knight → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Schoney
Lecturing Knight
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Henry Deese (2021–2025) — Esquire
- Former: James C. Demery (2021–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Patrick Powers (2022–2025) — Trustee
- Former: April Cofield (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: James Frasca (2025) — Innerguard
- Former: Jane Jordan (2025) — Chaplain
- Former: Roberta Deese (2025) — Tiler
- Former: Eric Liscoe (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Latricia White (2023–2024) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
- Former: Barbara Hilling (2021–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Bobbie Deese (2021–2022) — Tiler
- Former: Della Garren (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jimmy Frasca (2021–2022) — Inner Guard
- Former: Steve Saunders (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Buddy Deese (2022) — Esquire
- Former: Chris Demery (2022) — Esteemed Leading Knight
- Former: Ed Jinnette (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Phil Goodwin (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Hargreaves (2021) — Esteemed Lecturing Knight
- Former: Earl Mewborn (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Kenny Goulet (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Barger (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Houston (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 $18K, to Michelle Clayton (Secretary). 4 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 gave $10K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $786K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $122K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA has awarded grants in Virginia.
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 54-0449432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 14, 2026)
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