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Also known as: THE USA CHARITY FUND INC
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Benevolent & Protective Order is a private corporation based in SANTA MONICA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. It holds total assets of $740K. Annual income is reported at $187K. Total assets have grown from $451K in 2010 to $666K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 10 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Benevolent & Protective Order has made 40 grants totaling $111K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $19K in 2020 to $27K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $37K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $196 to $15K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 16 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$11K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Benevolent & Protective Order is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 40 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Benevolent & Protective Order has distributed a total of $111K across 40 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $196 to $15K.
Awards limited to local charities for operating funds and to local needy persons.
Benevolent & Protective Order is headquartered in SANTA MONICA, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaynne Roshart | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald Checchi | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Raymond Beers | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margy Pickett | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ilene Knebel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joseph Deering | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Gundlach | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronald Robinson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frank H Frazier | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth Beers | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$99K
Total Assets
$666K
Fair Market Value
$1.4M
Net Worth
$666K
Grants Paid
$27K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$81K
Distribution Amount
$58K
Total Grants
40
Total Giving
$111K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
16
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $906 | 2023 |
| Elks Needy Family Christmas ProgramOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Elks Youth ActivitiesOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Local CharitiesOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Santa Monica Police Activities LeagueOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Local Homeless ProjectOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Elks Patriotism ActivitiesOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Josephs CenterOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Venice, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Santa Monica Polica Activities LeagueOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Samohi Grad NightOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Westside Food BankOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $4K | 2021 |
| Elks Scholarship FundOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Elks Drug Awareness ProgramOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $525 | 2021 |
| Elks Americanism CommitteeOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $300 | 2021 |
| St Joseph CenterOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Venice, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Elks Veterans Service CommitteeOPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Santa Monica, CA | $1K | 2020 |
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