Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association
To unite all elks in closer bonds of fraternity: to further good fellowship among the members of the lodges; to protect and promote the interests of the order in the states of California and Hawaii; to exchange ideas beneficial to elks lodges; to expand and promote the programs of the grand lodge of the benevolent and protective order of elks to advance the cause of charity toward all mankind; to encourage patriotism and devotion to the protective order of the elks of the united states of America.
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association at a glance
In short: Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,465
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,465
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,465
- Total assets
- $13,269,551
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Veterans Affairs VAV ($52K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2023) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Affairs VAV Washington DC, DC | Assist Veterans with Rehabilitation | $52,465 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,269,551 | $1,402,554 | $1,017,976 | $52,465 | 1 | $246,854 |
| 2024 | $11,486,450 | $1,276,373 | $1,132,970 | $48,885 | 1 | $179,375 |
| 2023 | $10,596,306 | $1,195,302 | $974,714 | $42,045 | 1 | $186,067 |
| 2022 | $11,341,275 | $1,118,580 | $1,025,245 | $48,150 | 1 | $157,742 |
| 2021 | $10,940,508 | $2,529,260 | $724,993 | $44,235 | 1 | $138,951 |
About Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association
Based on IRS filings
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association is a public charity, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $52K. Net investment income was $247K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association is led by Timothy C. Martin, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy C. Martin
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $0 (2025)
C. Michael Melton
Chairman
Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Farrens
Secretary
Trustee → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominic Rotell
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna M. Leiby
Vice Chairman
Member → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hollis-Brau
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wyrsch
Sergeant at Arm
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Blanchini
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Metzgus
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Glick
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lenk
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Lumpkin
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Smith
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: James Olson (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Marty Mello (2021–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Robert Brotherton (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: John Albrecht (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Scott Stephens (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: James A. Smith (2023) — Member
- Former: Greg Peale (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Jay Larkins (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: John Sutton (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Larry Nelson (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Tim Jaeger (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Richard Sutherland (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wayne Weller (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bill Vance (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Donald Gumm (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Sutherland (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Schrum (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $114K, to Timothy C Martin (Executive Direc).
Frequently asked questions about Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association
How much does Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association give each year?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $49K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association reported $13.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association operate?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association's EIN?
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of USA California-Hawaii Elks Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0357545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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