Benevolent and Protective Order of
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Benevolent and Protective Order of at a glance
In short: Benevolent and Protective Order of gave $74K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $73,785
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,223
- +6.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $2,607,408
- +6.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Elks National Foundation ($21K). Together the top 8 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Benevolent and Protective Order of gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2023 to 2026. 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 $16K (2022) to $94K (2024). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $74K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Chicago, IL | — | $21,285 |
| MDDEDC Elks Assoc Annapolis, MD | — | $15,000 |
| Justin W Jennings Foundation Millville, DE | — | $8,000 |
| Diakonia Ocean City, MD | — | $6,500 |
| Believe in Tomorrow Childrens Found Catonsville, MD | — | $6,000 |
| Worcester County Gold Snow Hill, MD | — | $6,000 |
| William J Jernick Memorial Fund Laurel, MD | — | $5,500 |
| Mac Inc Salisbury, MD | — | $5,500 |
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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 | $2,607,408 | $1,026,671 | $860,920 | $73,785 | 8 | $9,526 |
| 2025 | $2,450,207 | $1,088,286 | $806,749 | $78,201 | 9 | $10,726 |
| 2024 | $2,170,870 | $952,213 | $759,380 | $94,115 | 10 | $1,790 |
| 2023 | $2,125,754 | $911,820 | $619,337 | $49,196 | 7 | $857 |
| 2022 | $1,922,708 | $726,367 | $495,341 | $16,452 | 2 | $301 |
| 2021 | $1,763,672 | $290,239 | $427,302 | $69,933 | Total only | $241 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolent and Protective Order of
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of is a public charity, based in Ocean City, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $74K. Net investment income was $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent and Protective Order of's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cindy D'alfonso
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $15K (2026)
James Flaig
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon F. Betkey
Exalted Rule
Lecturing Kn → Loyal Knight, 2024
Loyal Knight → Exalted Rule, 2026
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Herbert
Leading Knig
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Del Grosso
Lecturing Kn
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Merry Moyer
Loyal Knight
New on the 2026 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Richard Herron (2021–2025) — Exalted Rule
- Former: Susan Caldwell (2021–2025) — Leading Knig
- Former: Gregg A. Fry (2024–2025) — Lecturing Kn
- Former: John Loftus (2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Frank Bradley (2021–2022) — Lecturing Kn
- Former: Frederick Willey (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Jordan (2022) — Leading Knig
- Former: Eileen Loftus (2021) — Leading Knig
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 $15K, to Cindy D'Alfonso (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent and Protective Order of
How much does Benevolent and Protective Order of give each year?
Benevolent and Protective Order of gave $74K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $78K across 9 grants.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of's typical grant size?
Benevolent and Protective Order of's median grant in 2026 was $6,250, and its average grant was $9,223, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benevolent and Protective Order of give grants?
Benevolent and Protective Order of gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and Delaware (11%).
Who are Benevolent and Protective Order of's largest grantees?
Benevolent and Protective Order of's largest 2026 grantees include Elks National Foundation ($21,285), MDDEDC Elks Assoc ($15,000) and Justin W Jennings Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Benevolent and Protective Order of?
Benevolent and Protective Order of reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Benevolent and Protective Order of's EIN?
Benevolent and Protective Order of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1307865. 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 July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
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