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Benevolent & Protective Order of

Foundation · Grantmaker Des Plaines, IL EIN: 23-7130058 Website

To operate a social club for the benefit of the members and to serve people and the community through benevolent programs

Key facts about Benevolent & Protective Order of

In short: Benevolent & Protective Order of gave $14K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $14K). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

EIN
23-7130058
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$14,300
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$14,300
Median grant
$14,300
Total assets
$1,051,453

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

+3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$14K

+22.2% YoY

Grant Count

1

-50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+144.4% YoY

About Benevolent & Protective Order of

Based on IRS filings

Benevolent & Protective Order of is a nonprofit organization, based in Des Plaines, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2025 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $20K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

ChathamChicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K2 grants20251 grants2026

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2026

Other Charaties: $14KOther Charaties$14K

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
OTHER CHARATIES CHARITABLE$14,300

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M20252026
Metric20262025
Total Assets$1,051,453$1,015,355
Revenue$770,206$717,653
Expenses$677,965$729,060
Qualifying Distributions——
Net Investment Income$19,553$22,138
Distributable Amount——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 16, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Benevolent & Protective Order of's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; none of the 15 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Gary Durante

    Trustee

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Caudill

    Trustee

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

  • Joanne M. O'Connor

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Gloria M. Struck-Markiewicz

    Loyal Knight

    Lecturing Kn → Loyal Knight, 2026

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

  • James Cusack

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

  • Judith Shimkus

    Exalted Rule

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Bootz

    Esquire

    Loyal Knight → Esquire, 2026

    On filings since 2025

    No compensation reported

  • Deborah Karpinski

    Lecturing Kn

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Reda

    Chaplain

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Kc Ferguson

    Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Michael E. Hostetler

    Forum Mediat

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Ricky R. Benavidez

    Inner Guard

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Fehling

    Leading Knig

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • William G. Potratz

    Presiding Ju

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

  • William Ochab

    Tiller

    New on the 2026 filing

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Charles Ferguson (2025) — Secretary
  • Former: Marc Walker (2025) — Trustee
  • Former: Michael Hozian (2025) — Leading Knig

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025–2026. "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 $14K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $12K across 2 grants.

How large is Benevolent & Protective Order of?

Benevolent & Protective Order of reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $770K.

Where does Benevolent & Protective Order of operate?

Benevolent & Protective Order of has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is Benevolent & Protective Order of's EIN?

Benevolent & Protective Order of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7130058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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