Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Inculcation of the principles of charity, justice, brotherhood, and fidelity and promotion of the welfare and enhancement of the happiness of members
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $388,622
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- 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
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was We Care Inc ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
How Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $17K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| We Care Inc South Haven, MI | Food Pantry | $6,000 |
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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 | $388,622 | $392,406 | $384,546 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,533 |
| 2025 | $380,600 | $352,555 | $325,758 | $6,000 | 1 | $199 |
| 2024 | $348,954 | $294,753 | $289,923 | $9,000 | 1 | $165 |
| 2023 | $347,843 | $305,008 | $250,603 | $6,000 | 1 | $66 |
| 2022 | $296,673 | $287,950 | $219,200 | $17,182 | Total only | $8 |
| 2021 | $266,017 | $191,234 | $154,414 | $4,097 | Total only | — |
"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 South Haven, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $389K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. 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; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barry Skuza
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Olsen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Boss
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Timmer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Goodnough
Trustee
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barb Dotson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Salena Long
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $8K (2026)
Nicole Ingersoll
Tiler
On filings since 2023
$150 (2023) → $150 (2026)
Erin Lund
Leading Knig
Lecturing Knight → Loyal Knight, 2022
Loyal Knight → Leading Knig, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Mishler
Chaplain
Exalted Ruler → Exalted Rule, 2023
Exalted Rule → Chaplain, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Spencer Campbell
Exalted Rule
Leading Knight → Leading Knig, 2023
Leading Knig → Exalted Rule, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Nyhof
Loyal Knight
Lecturing Knight → Lecturing Kn, 2023
Lecturing Kn → Loyal Knight, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Kay
Lecturing Kn
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jason Barry (2025) — Lecturing Kn
- Former: Helen Garety (2021–2024) — 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 $9K, to Barb Dotson (Secretary). 3 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 $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $389K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $392K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA has awarded grants in Michigan.
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 38-0516260. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
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