Benevolent & Protective Order of
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 at a glance
In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,121
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,121
- Median grant
- $6,121
- Total assets
- $539,110
- +175.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Utah (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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bountiful Food Pantry ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bountiful Food Pantry Bountiful, UT | Donation for Food | $6,121 |
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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 | $539,110 | $445,701 | $71,452 | $6,121 | 1 | $372,202 |
| 2025 | $195,944 | $100,646 | $106,360 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $218,900 | $109,762 | $110,165 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $235,532 | $87,705 | $114,838 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $275,031 | $92,098 | $80,058 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $180,139 | $90,980 | $73,925 | — | — | — |
About Benevolent & Protective Order of
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of is a public charity, based in Bountiful, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $539K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $372K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent & Protective Order of's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Shepherd
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mott
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Paulsen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Shepherd
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regan Mott
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Serena Haslam
Exalted Rule
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sally Cooley (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shannon Haslam (2021–2023) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Andrew Johnson (2021–2022) — 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 & Protective Order of
How much does Benevolent & Protective Order of give each year?
Benevolent & Protective Order of gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of?
Benevolent & Protective Order of reported $539K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $446K.
Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of operate?
Benevolent & Protective Order of has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Benevolent & Protective Order of's EIN?
Benevolent & Protective Order of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7130211. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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