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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0258954

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 372 TORRINGTON

Tax-exempt · TORRINGTON, CT 06790

Financials

$169K$81K2022$113K$107K2023$485K$465K2024
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$485,383$465,278$20,105$776,383$374,927$401,456
March 31, 2024990$113,094$106,804$6,290$823,083$405,012$418,071
March 31, 2023990$169,034$81,414$87,620$867,224$455,443$411,781
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$168,998
Membership dues
$115,293
Program service revenue
$51,166
Investment income
$5,641
Net rental income
$13,213
Net income from fundraising events
$19,028
Net income from gaming
$3,402
Net income from sales of inventory
$223,935
Other revenue
$259,578

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$171,926
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$187,525
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$107,755
Depreciation
$26,419

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$802,571
Total assets, end of year
$776,383
Total liabilities, end of year
$374,927
Net assets, end of year
$401,456
Land, buildings and equipment
$446,862
Publicly traded securities
$124,166
Net assets without donor restrictions
$401,456
Gross receipts
$740,654
Employees
20
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1898
State of legal domicile
CT

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
JIM WEINGARTSECRETARY
Officer
2$2,500
MARK BUSHKATREASURER
Officer
2$2,500
RONALD GROCHOWSKI3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK PORTER2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY NICKSA1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
KEN MASSLON4 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN MERLI5 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANNE MAXWELLESTEEMED LOTAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
JACKIE NEMCIKESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
JEAN PILLARELLAINNER GUARD
Officer
2$0
ALISSA SANTOPIETROCHAPLAIN
Officer
1$0
JEAN WEINGARTESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
SARAH LLOYDESQUIRE
Officer
1$0
SUE ZORDONEXALTED RULER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB DILEO4 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT KELLOGG2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY NICKSA3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RONALD GROCHOWSKI5 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY RICHARDS1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN FISHERLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
CHRIS SKINNERESQUIRE
Officer
1$0
SUE ZORDONLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
MARK BUSHKATREASURER
Officer
2$0
JIM WEINGARTSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JACKIE NEMCIKINNER GUARD
Officer
1$0
JOANNE MAXWELLCHAPLAIN
Officer
1$0
ROBERT ZAMPAGLIONEEXALTED RULER
Officer
2$0
JEAN WEINGARTLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
ALISSA SANTOPIETROTILER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB DILEO4 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT KELLOGG2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY NICKSA3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RONALD GROCHOWSKI5 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GARY RICHARDS1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN FISHERLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
CHRIS SKINNERESQUIRE
Officer
1$0
SUE ZORDONLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
MARK BUSHKATREASURER
Officer
2$0
JIM WEINGARTSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
JACKIE NEMCIKINNER GUARD
Officer
1$0
JOANNE MAXWELLCHAPLAIN
Officer
1$0
ROBERT ZAMPAGLIONEEXALTED RULER
Officer
2$0
JEAN WEINGARTLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
ALISSA SANTOPIETROTILER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 36, TORRINGTON, CT 06790-0036
In care of
% MARK BUSHKA
Signed the 990
MARK BUSHKA, TREASURER
Return prepared by
SINNAMON & ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

THE LODGE IS A LOCAL AFFILIATE OF A NATIONAL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION OF ELKS. THE ORGANIZATION MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF IT MEMBERS AND ENCOURAGE GOOD FELLOWSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVELONT PROGRAMS.

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.
    Expenses $426,207

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
06-0258954
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)
$776,383
Income (IRS master file)
$740,654

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$485,383$465,278$776,383XML
990March 2024$113,094$106,804$823,083XML
990March 2023$169,034$81,414$867,224XML
990March 2022$314,344$213,218$826,798IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
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 06-0258954).

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 06-0258954.
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 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; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,500 (JIM WEINGART, SECRETARY).
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 $485,383, expenses of $465,278 and total assets of $776,383 at year end.

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