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Nonprofit · EIN 05-0251156

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1697 WEST WARWICK

Tax-exempt · WEST WARWICK, RI 02893

Financials

$99K$81K2022$72K$59K2023$88K$94K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$87,761$94,416-$6,655$138,721$135,092$3,629
March 31, 2024990$71,839$58,681$13,158$121,389$111,105$10,284
March 31, 2023990$98,589$81,372$17,217$116,819$119,693-$2,874
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$39,182
Membership dues
$39,182
Program service revenue
$4,750
Investment income
$5
Net rental income
-$4,284
Net income from gaming
$94,684
Net income from sales of inventory
-$46,576
Other revenue
$43,824

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,077
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,206
Depreciation
$214

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$121,389
Total assets, end of year
$138,721
Total liabilities, end of year
$135,092
Net assets, end of year
$3,629
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,188
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$21,839
Net assets with donor restrictions
$25,468
Gross unrelated business income
-$478
Gross receipts
$302,494
Employees
15
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1946
State of legal domicile
RI

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENT DEGRAIDELOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
LORIE DANIELSLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
RAYMOND BOURBONNIEREINNER GUARD
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JOSEPH DESSERTFIVE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
ERIC SCHRIERONE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
PAUL COUNTSTWO YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID SCOTTITHREE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
JACK DANIELSFOUR YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
WILLIAM GRIFFINEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director
0$0
KIMBERLY JOHNSONSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
RICHARD MICHAUDESQUIRE
Officer
0$0
BARBARA HINESCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
MICHELLE BUCCITILER
Officer
0$0
TINA SANTANELLITREASURER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JERRY BUCCIEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
DARLENE CHILINSKILEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KENT DEGRAIDELOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
LORIE DANIELSLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JOSEPH DESSERTFIVE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
ERIC SCHRIERONE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
PAUL COUNTSTWO YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID SCOTTITHREE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
JACK DANIELSFOUR YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
KIMBERLY JOHNSONSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
GINA KINGSBOROUGHTREASURER
Officer
10$0
RICHARD MICHAUDESQUIRE
Officer
0$0
BARBARA HINESCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
RAYMOND BOURBONNIEREINNER GUARD
Officer
0$0
MICHELLE BUCCITILER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JERRY BUCCIEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BILL GRIFFINLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KENT DEGRAIDELOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ELAINE YOUNGLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
THOMAS PALUCHA JRFIVE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
RON NASSERONE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
JACK DANIELSTWO YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
PAUL COUNTSTHREE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DAVID SCOTTIFOUR YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
KIMBERLY JOHNSONSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
CAROL DEGRAIDETREASURER
Officer
10$0
RICHARD MICHAUDESQUIRE
Officer
0$0
CELESTE CUNNINGHAMCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
RAYMOND BOURBONNIEREINNER GUARD
Officer
0$0
LORRIE DANIELSTILER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
60 CLYDE ST, WEST WARWICK, RI 02893-3525
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TINA SANTANELLI, 60 CLYDE STREET, WEST WARWICK, RI 92893
Signed the 990
TINA SANTANELLI, LODGE TREASURER
Phone
(401) 821-1699
Return prepared by
UHY ADVISORS NE LLC

Mission

THE LODGE IS A LOCAL AFFILIATE LODGE OF A NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF ELKS DEDICATED TO HELPING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ASSISTING WHENEVER NEEDED IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NEWSLETTERS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO FOSTER COMMUNITY THROUGH OFFERING ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND SERVICES TO THE LOCAL GENERAL PUBLIC.
  • THE ORGANIZATION DONATES TO OTHER CHARITIES IN THE COMMUNITY.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
05-0251156
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$138,721
Income (IRS master file)
$302,494

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$87,761$94,416$138,721XML
990March 2024$71,839$58,681$121,389XML
990March 2023$98,589$81,372$116,819XML
990March 2022$52,359$43,811$108,346IRS
990March 2021$68,169$58,994$86,628IRS
990March 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 05-0251156).

Questions about BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

What is the EIN of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA is 05-0251156.
Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1951.
Which annual return does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names TINA SANTANELLI.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,761, expenses of $94,416 and total assets of $138,721 at year end.

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