Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 at a glance
- Total assets
- $562,005
- -6.1% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $248,804
- +7.2% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $8,639
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $280,849
- +12.8% 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 No 315 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
Cities
How Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | To Assist Organization in Fulfilling Its Mission. | $11,204 |
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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 | $562,005 | $248,804 | $280,849 | — | — | $8,639 |
| 2025 | $598,490 | $232,076 | $248,870 | — | — | $8,569 |
| 2024 | $614,865 | $247,271 | $241,560 | $11,204 | 1 | $9,170 |
| 2023 | $598,240 | $257,506 | $232,638 | $17,062 | 1 | $2,411 |
| 2022 | $581,466 | $218,170 | $214,535 | $5,500 | 1 | $1,990 |
| 2021 | $573,255 | $175,803 | $197,883 | $8,800 | 1 | $2,147 |
| 2020 | $589,091 | $257,412 | $249,387 | $5,849 | 1 | $3,951 |
About Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 is a public charity, based in Newport News, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $562K in total assets. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 is led by Jack Waddy, Chairman on the 2026 filing; 6 of 11 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jack Waddy
Chairman
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
$13K (2026)
Bonnie Stepp
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$3K (2026)
Charles Harper
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Rowe
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Braxton
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Burcher
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Wrenn Dougherty
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$599 (2020) → $3K (2026)
Barbara McDonald
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$2K (2026)
Ellen Gillard
Esteemed Leading Knight
New on the 2026 filing
22 hrs/week
$15K (2026)
Michelle Rowe
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
$40K (2026)
Dana Burton
Esteemed Leading Knight
New on the 2026 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tom Porter (2025) — Secretary
- Former: Zalph Andres Jr. (2020–2024) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $40K, to Michelle Rowe (Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 reported $562K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315 has awarded grants in Illinois, Virginia.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA No 315's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0138680. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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