Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436

Public charity · Grantmaker Bloomsburg, PA EIN: 24-0782139

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

Key facts about Benevolent Protective Order of Elks 436

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.

EIN
24-0782139
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$41,167
Grants made (2026)
4
Average grant
$10,292
Median grant
$8,650
Total assets
$325,687
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$326K

+5.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$41K

+56.2% YoY

Grant Count

4

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+56.2% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

BloomsburgMillvilleCatawissaChicagoWilkes-Barre

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 2 grants2024 4 grants2025 4 grants2026

From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $41K (2026). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $41K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2026

BPOE Elks 436 Home Association: $20KBPOE Elks 436 Home Association$20KNicolas Wolff Foundation: $12KNicolas Wolff Foundation$12KAmerican Legion Post 273: $5KAmerican Legion Post 273$5KScott Township Police Department: $4KScott Township PoliceDepartment$4K

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

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
BPOE Elks 436 Home Association Bloomsburg, PABuilding Improvements$19,630
Nicolas Wolff Foundation Millville, PAChildrens Camps$12,300
American Legion Post 273 Bloomsburg, PAVietnam Moving Wall$5,000
Scott Township Police Department Bloomsburg, PAK9 Training and Other Program Support$4,237

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$325,687$309,619$300,908
Revenue$213,097$184,521$245,176
Expenses$198,058$175,160$198,730
Net Investment Income$8,309$4,937$3,709

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 19, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

James F Michael Jr — Secretary: $6KJames F Michael JrSecretary$6K

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.

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