Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Grantmaking foundation in Defiance, Ohio · EIN 34-4291247
- Ohio
- Defiance
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Ohio
- Total giving
- $82KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $320KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO INSTILL THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Elks 147 Charities | $74K | 2024 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.