Nonprofit · EIN 15-0400985
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 992 SENECA FALLS
Tax-exempt · SENECA FALLS, NY 13148
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $153,910 | $159,214 | -$5,304 | $200,430 | $13,738 | $186,692 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $124,681 | $161,570 | -$36,889 | $282,052 | $13,967 | $268,085 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $143,888 | $156,893 | -$13,005 | $269,889 | $17,795 | $252,094 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,763
- of which government grants
- $10,500
- Membership dues
- $12,924
- Program service revenue
- $110,147
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,332
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,005
- Depreciation
- $13,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $282,052
- Total assets, end of year
- $200,430
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,738
- Net assets, end of year
- $186,692
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $66,811
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $172,803
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $13,889
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,879
- Gross receipts
- $153,910
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1906
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Kettle | Exalted Ruler Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Bellone | Loyal Knight Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cheryl Bonetti | Lecturing Knight Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| James Richar | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Faiola | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Lorenz | Tiler Officer | – | $0 |
| Linda Frederickson | Chaplan Officer | – | $0 |
| Gary Trickler | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Warren Frederickson | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Sue Stock | Inner Guard Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Brandon Bond | Leading Knight | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bond | Exalted Ruler Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Casey McDonald | Loyal Knight Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tom Davis | Lecturing Knight Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| James Richar | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Faiola | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Lorenz | Tyler Officer | – | $0 |
| Linda Frederickson | Chaplan Officer | – | $0 |
| Gary Trickler | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Warren Frederickson | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Robert Rossignal | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Sue Stock | Inner Guard Officer | – | $0 |
| Judy Ashelin | Leading Knight Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bond | Exalted Ruler Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Casey McDonald | Loyal Knight Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tom Davis | Lecturing Knight Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| James Richar | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Faiola | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim Lorenz | Tyler Officer | – | $0 |
| Linda Frederickson | Chaplan Officer | – | $0 |
| Gary Trickler | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Warren Frederickson | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Robert Rossignal | Trustee Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| Sue Stock | Inner Guard Officer | – | $0 |
| Judy Ashelin | Leading Knight Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 43, SENECA FALLS, NY 13148-0043
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- James E Richar, 2768 State Route 96, Waterloo, NY 13165
- Signed the 990
- James E Richar, Treasurer
- Phone
- (315) 568-5931
- Return prepared by
- Q B Tax Prep and Accounting
Mission
To function as a subordinate lodge in the Benevolent Order of the Elks, a tax exempt.
Program accomplishments
- Promoted spirit of fraternalism among members. Supported charities and community activities.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 15-0400985
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $200,430
- Income (IRS master file)
- $153,910
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $153,910 | $159,214 | $200,430 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $124,681 | $161,570 | $282,052 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $143,888 | $156,893 | $269,889 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $113,746 | $141,473 | $264,525 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 15-0400985).
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 15-0400985.
- 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 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. 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 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names James E Richar.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 11 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, 2026 it reported revenue of $153,910, expenses of $159,214 and total assets of $200,430 at year end.
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