Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 gave $151K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $151,090
- +69.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,218
- +35.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $12,052
- Total assets
- $1,055,494
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was California-Hawaii Elks Associ ($71K). Together the top 5 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 22 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). 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 $36K (2021) to $309K (2022). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California-Hawaii Elks Associ Fresno, CA | Assist Children with Disabilities. | $71,257 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | Assistance to Veterans. | $51,900 |
| The Dictionary Project Charleston, SC | Assist Students in Reading, Writing | $12,052 |
| Mission Viejo HS Mission Viejo, CA | Youth Athletics, Music. | $9,881 |
| Mission Viejo HS Instrumental Mission Viejo, CA | — | $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 | $1,055,494 | $1,093,506 | $925,604 | $151,090 | 5 | $46 |
| 2025 | $844,167 | $1,035,582 | $811,581 | $88,911 | 4 | $329 |
| 2024 | $614,592 | $1,096,300 | $1,042,453 | $163,627 | 4 | $734 |
| 2023 | $534,376 | $1,063,292 | $1,083,967 | $179,798 | 4 | $500 |
| 2022 | $556,012 | $820,647 | $945,117 | $309,428 | 5 | $26 |
| 2021 | $650,539 | $322,259 | $357,382 | $35,677 | 3 | $48 |
About Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 is a public charity, based in Mission Viejo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $46.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's 2026 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Alan Harkness
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Pham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Moscoso
Trustee
Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2023
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Delgado
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Werner
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lindley
Secretary
Trustee → Exalted Ruler, 2025
Exalted Ruler → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Van Dyke
Loyal Knight
Lecturng Knight → Loyal Knight, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F. Camacho Alvarez
Lecturng Knight
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Buford
Leading Knight
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mia Bergman
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Norm Jones (2021–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Cookie Akesson (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: John Lee (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tenisha Campanile (2021–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Len Holt (2024) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Rich Encinas (2024) — Leading Knight
- Former: Jerry Flores (2022–2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Gina Tate (2023) — Lecturng Knight
- Former: Greg Morgan (2021–2022) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Harvey Boelts (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kim Maestri (2021) — Lecturng Knight
- Former: Steve Darke (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.
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444
How much does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 give each year?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 gave $151K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $89K across 4 grants.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's typical grant size?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's median grant in 2026 was $12,052, and its average grant was $30,218, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 give grants?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and South Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mission Viejo, CA (2 grants).
Does Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's largest grantees?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's largest 2026 grantees include California-Hawaii Elks Associ ($71,257), Elks National Foundation Inc ($51,900) and The Dictionary Project ($12,052), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444 reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks USA Mission Viejo Lodge 2444's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2915698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 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 November 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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