Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436
To promote charity, justice, brotherly love and community fellowship through support of benevolent educational and patriotic programs under the guidance of the beneveolent protective order of elks grand lodge
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 at a glance
In short: Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 gave $41K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $41,167
- +56.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,292
- +56.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,650
- Total assets
- $325,687
- +5.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Elks 436 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was BPOE Elks 436 Home Association ($20K). Together the top 4 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $41K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BPOE Elks 436 Home Association Bloomsburg, PA | Building Improvements | $19,630 |
| Nicolas Wolff Foundation Millville, PA | Childrens Camps | $12,300 |
| American Legion Post 273 Bloomsburg, PA | Vietnam Moving Wall | $5,000 |
| Scott Township Police Department Bloomsburg, PA | K9 Training and Other Program Support | $4,237 |
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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 | $325,687 | $213,097 | $198,058 | $41,167 | 4 | $8,309 |
| 2025 | $309,619 | $184,521 | $175,160 | $26,360 | 4 | $4,937 |
| 2024 | $300,908 | $245,176 | $198,730 | $15,520 | 2 | $3,709 |
| 2023 | $254,004 | $117,800 | $113,982 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $248,887 | $120,373 | $83,697 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $204,220 | $48,463 | $67,268 | — | — | — |
About Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 is a public charity, based in Bloomsburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $326K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $41K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436's 2026 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
JAMES F MICHAEL Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $0 (2026)
Misty W. Chapman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2026)
James G. Krause
Exalted Ruler
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2025
Esteemed Leading Knight → Exalted Ruler, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pollard
Esteemed Leading Knight
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2025
Esteemed Loyal Knight → Esteemed Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Martz
Esteemed Loyal Knight
Esquire → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2025
Esteemed Lecturing Knight → Esteemed Loyal Knight, 2026
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise A. Stone
Assistance Secretary
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan M. Stone
Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Esquire → Esteemed Lecturing Knight, 2026
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Richard C. Ridgeway (2021–2025) — Trustee Year
- Former: Terry L. Lehman (2021–2025) — Trustee Year
- Former: Gisele G. Tobin (2022–2025) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Samuel D. Hayes (2022–2025) — Trustee Year
- Former: Virginia D. Kocher (2021–2024) — Trustee Year
- Former: Fred L. Whitenight (2021–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Derick Oconnell (2021–2022) — Esteemed Leading Knight
- Former: Henry D. Augustine (2022) — Trustee Yrs
- Former: Kathleen A. Lynn (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Larry P. Knorr (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to James F Michael Jr (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436
How much does Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 give each year?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 gave $41K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $26K across 4 grants.
What is Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436's typical grant size?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436's median grant in 2026 was $8,650, and its average grant was $10,292, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 give grants?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomsburg, PA (3 grants).
Does Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436 reported $326K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $213K.
What is Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436's EIN?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-0782139. 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 June 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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