The 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 it's 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.
The Benevolent & Protective Order of at a glance
In short: The Benevolent & Protective Order of gave $60K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,101
- -31.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,034
- -31.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $25,182
- Total assets
- $486,429
- -4.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Benevolent & Protective Order of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was CA-Hi Elks Major Projects ($27K). Together the top 3 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Benevolent & Protective Order of gives
- Giving grew 44% 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 $19K (2021) to $87K (2025). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA-Hi Elks Major Projects Fresno, CA | General Support | $27,198 |
| Miscellaneous 5000 Petaluma, CA | To Support Mission Statement | $25,182 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,721 |
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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 | $486,429 | $483,546 | $512,518 | $60,101 | 3 | $12,664 |
| 2025 | $510,755 | $516,811 | $514,199 | $87,065 | 3 | $12,430 |
| 2024 | $510,429 | $504,397 | $518,182 | $46,779 | 2 | $8,380 |
| 2023 | $516,150 | $606,483 | $515,311 | $41,593 | 3 | $170,830 |
| 2022 | $404,210 | $392,284 | $381,016 | $20,440 | 2 | $4,716 |
| 2021 | $376,758 | $277,653 | $272,897 | $18,731 | 2 | $307 |
About The Benevolent & Protective Order of
Based on IRS filings
The Benevolent & Protective Order of is a public charity, based in Petaluma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $486K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benevolent & Protective Order of's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jeff Poteet
Trustee
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Baggenstos
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Nathe
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Repp
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Sartori
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $37K (2026)
Priscilla Burgi
Exalted Ruler
Est Leading Kni → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Atwood
Est Lecturing K
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary McSweeney
Est Lecturing K
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Green
Est Loyal Knigh
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Laurie Banks (2022–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Bill Lewis (2024–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Dino Ricci (2025) — Est Loyal Knigh
- Former: Jim Atwood (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Lindsay Calegari (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Ken Conley (2021–2024) — Est Lecturing K
- Former: Cindy Spickler (2022–2024) — Est Loyal Knigh
- Former: Gary Lassen (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Martin (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Moore (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tony Estes (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Wayne Wilson (2023–2024) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Richard Spickler (2022–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Eamonn Burns (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rita Schaefer (2022) — Lecturing Knigh
- Former: Ronald Scott Green (2022) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Alice Kilgore (2021) — Chaplain
- Former: Andy Spalla (2021) — Inner Guard
- Former: Cary Porter (2021) — Loyal Knight
- Former: David Solis (2021) — Leading Knight
- Former: Deb Sheppard (2021) — Lecturing Knigh
- Former: Fred Bartow (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin McClanahan (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Pete McMullen (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tim McHale (2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Lassen (2021) — Esquire
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 $37K, to Larry Sartori (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Benevolent & Protective Order of
How much does The Benevolent & Protective Order of give each year?
The Benevolent & Protective Order of gave $60K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $87K across 3 grants.
What is The Benevolent & Protective Order of's typical grant size?
The Benevolent & Protective Order of's median grant in 2026 was $25,182, and its average grant was $20,034, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Benevolent & Protective Order of give grants?
The Benevolent & Protective Order of gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (13%).
Does The Benevolent & Protective Order of give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Benevolent & Protective Order of's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Benevolent & Protective Order of?
The Benevolent & Protective Order of reported $486K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $484K.
What is The Benevolent & Protective Order of's EIN?
The Benevolent & Protective Order of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0317220. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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