Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization; and to provide for its governance, 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.
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks at a glance
In short: Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks gave $49K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $49K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $48,572
- +54.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $48,572
- +54.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $48,572
- Total assets
- $506,147
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Local Charities ENF Grants ($49K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks gives
- Giving fell 53% 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $104K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $49K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Local Charities ENF Grants Vacaville, CA | — | $48,572 |
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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 | $506,147 | $235,089 | $194,260 | $48,572 | 1 | $40,324 |
| 2025 | $463,718 | $208,930 | $171,164 | $31,514 | 1 | $16,977 |
| 2024 | $426,779 | $244,518 | $143,356 | $1,761 | Total only | $42,250 |
| 2023 | $430,843 | $203,368 | $217,956 | $104,356 | 1 | $304 |
| 2022 | $436,564 | $124,651 | $105,258 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $405,665 | $83,121 | $85,309 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $388,686 | $108,161 | $93,796 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks
Based on IRS filings
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks is a public charity, based in Vacaville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $506K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $49K. Net investment income was $40K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks's 2026 filing lists 15 officers; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Tj McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Joseph Tripodo
Trustee
Trustee Chair → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Veva Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michelle Tonner
Trustee
Tiler → Exalted Ruler, 2024
Exalted Ruler → Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ignacio Lavalle
Secretary
On filings since 2022
$6K (2022) → $8K (2026)
Ron Pianfetti
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Cleaver
Leading Knight
Loyal Knight → Esquire, 2023
Esquire → Leading Knight, 2026
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Curtis Vinson
Esquire
Inner Guard → Chaplain, 2024
Chaplain → Esquire, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mike Castro
Tiler
Inner Guard → Tiler, 2026
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Pat Glodowski
Loyal Knight
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Alex Sauter
Chaplain
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Murphy
Lecturing Knigh
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Janette Campbell
Inner Guard
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Seaon-Louise Yurica
Exalted Ruler
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Chuck Rogers (2023–2025) — Leading Knight
- Former: Howard McGill (2023–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Dan Brown (2024–2025) — Esquire
- Former: Lori McGrath (2024–2025) — Tiler
- Former: Sean Yurica (2024–2025) — Lecturing Knigh
- Former: Dolores Munoz (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Bryon Pierson II (2022–2023) — Lecturing Knigh
- Former: Inez Curtin (2022–2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Marty Van Zandt (2022–2023) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Dave Navarro (2023) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Vacant (2020–2022) — Leading Knight
- Former: Edward Rogers (2022) — Esquire
- Former: Mark Rogers (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Meador (2022) — Inner Guard
- Former: David Breen (2020–2021) — Exalted Ruler
- Former: Elizabeth McFall (2020–2021) — Lecturing Knigh
- Former: Joe Tripodo (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Martin Vanzandt (2020–2021) — Loyal Knight
- Former: Patricia Glodowski (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sandy Gowan (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 $8K, to Ignacio Lavalle (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks
How much does Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks give each year?
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks gave $49K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks?
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks reported $506K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $235K.
Where does Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks operate?
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks has awarded grants in California.
What is Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
Benevolet and Protective Order of Elks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2833216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
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