Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-0516270
- Michigan
- Traverse City
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Michigan
- Total giving
- $45KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A FRATERNAL SOCIETY AND PROVIDES RESTAURANT/CLUB FACILITIES TO IT'S MEMBERS. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, YOUTH ACITIVITES, AND OUR NATION'S VETERANS. THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WITH A LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY AND DESIRES TO PRESERVE ITS CHERISHED INTITUTIONS, TRADITIONS, AND VALUES; RESPECT OUR NEIHBORS AND CONSTANTLY SEEK TO PROMOTE THEIR WELL-BEING; AND LOVE AND ENJOY LIFE, AND FRIENDS. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF YOUTH ACTIVITES. PROVIDE NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. PROVIDE DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMS TO COMMUNNITY YOUTH. SUPPORT OUR NATION'S VETERANS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mi Elks Association | $32K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: bpo.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.