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Nonprofit · EIN 22-3771452

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2457 NEW EGYPT

Tax-exempt · NEW EGYPT, NJ 08533

Financials

$230K$232K2023$228K$240K2024$216K$237K2025
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, 2026990$216,339$236,819-$20,480$296,109$35,557$260,552
March 31, 2025990$227,805$240,308-$12,503$317,063$36,031$281,032
March 31, 2024990$230,117$232,253-$2,136$339,323$45,788$293,535
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,398
Program service revenue
$85,789
Investment income
$1,421
Net rental income
$8,307
Net income from fundraising events
$6,586
Net income from gaming
$11,961
Net income from sales of inventory
$58,877
Other revenue
$85,731

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$30,442
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,873
Depreciation
$14,285
Program services (functional)
$183,991
Management and general (functional)
$52,828

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$317,063
Total assets, end of year
$296,109
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,557
Net assets, end of year
$260,552
Land, buildings and equipment
$175,914
Gross receipts
$323,588
Employees
0
Volunteers
136
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
NJ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINA MELLONEXALTED RULER
Officer
5$0
EUGENE VANDERGRIFTLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
4$0
FRED HAMERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
ROBERT BROEHLLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
RICHARD YOUNGTREASURER
Officer
5$0
LORETA WALSHSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
NOREEN THOMPSONTILER
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL WALSH2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ROBERT MINTER1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN J LIPPINCOTT3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
CARLTON LAWRENCE5 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
STANLEY REYNOLDS4 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
STANLEY SHERMANCHAPLAIN
Officer
2$0
LAWRENCE CRAVERESQUIRE
Officer
2$0
WARREN BUCKALOWJUSTICE
Officer
2$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONNA CONKINNER GUARD
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINA MELLONEXALTED RULER
Officer
5$0
EUGENE VANDERGRIFTLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
4$0
FRED HAMERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
ROBERT BROEHLLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
RICHARD YOUNGTREASURER
Officer
5$0
LORETA WALSHSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
NOREEN THOMPSONTILER
Officer
2$0
WARREN BARAKLOW4 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ROBERT MINTER3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN J LIPPINCOTT5 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
CARLTON LAWRENCE2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
STANLEY REYNOLDS1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
STANLEY SHERMANCHAPLAIN
Officer
2$0
LAWRENCE CRAVERESQUIRE
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL WALSHJUSTICE
Officer
2$0
DONNA CONKINNER GUARD
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GINA MELLONEXALTED RULER
Officer
5$0
EUGENE VANDERGRIFTLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
4$0
FRED HAMERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
ROBERT BROEHLLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
RICHARD YOUNGTREASURER
Officer
5$0
LORETA WALSHSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
NOREEN THOMPSONTILER
Officer
2$0
WARREN BARAKLOW4 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ROBERT MINTER3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN J LIPPINCOTT5 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
CARLTON LAWRENCE2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
STANLEY REYNOLDS1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
STANLEY SHERMANCHAPLAIN
Officer
2$0
LAWRENCE CRAVERESQUIRE
Officer
2$0
MICHAEL WALSHJUSTICE
Officer
2$0
DONNA CONKINNER GUARD
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
105 LAKEWOOD RD, NEW EGYPT, NJ 08533-2522
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GINA MELLON, 26 SHERRY ANN DRIVE, LUMBERTON, NJ 08048
Signed the 990
RICHARD YOUNG, TREASURER
Phone
(609) 758-8700
Return prepared by
LAWRENCE E FISHER ACCOUNTING

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • CONTRIBUTIONS, DONATIONS, MEDICAL DEVICES, CAMP SPONSORSHIPS, ETC... THROUGH CHILDREN OF SPECIAL NEEDS FUND AND DONATIONS, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, ETC...THROUGH TRUSTEE CHARITY FUND AND RELATED EXPENSES.
    Expenses $30,442
  • ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, SPONSORSHIPS, ETC... AT COMMUNITY LEVEL AND OTHER DONATIONS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS SUPPORT
    Expenses $23,840
  • CONVENTION AND MEETING EXPENSE FOR LOCAL LODGE, DISTRICT AND GRAND LODGE PURPOSES PLUS GRAND LODGE AND STATE ASSOCIATION DUES AND SUPPORTING EXPENSES
    Expenses $129,709

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, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-3771452
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)
$296,109
Income (IRS master file)
$323,588

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$216,339$236,819$296,109XML
990March 2025$227,805$240,308$317,063XML
990March 2024$230,117$232,253$339,323XML
990March 2023$260,279$188,517$353,201IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
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 22-3771452).

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 22-3771452.
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 GINA MELLON.
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 16 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 $216,339, expenses of $236,819 and total assets of $296,109 at year end.

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