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Nonprofit · EIN 23-1704710

IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

Also known as 47 BERKS LODGE

Tax-exempt · READING, PA 19601

Financials

$72K$25K2024$39K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$39,146$25,000$14,146$159,865$25,000$142,134
December 31, 2024990-EZ$71,589$25,000$46,589$152,988–$199,768
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Membership dues
$10,163
Net income from fundraising events
$21,666
Other revenue
$7,317

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$25,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$152,988
Total assets, end of year
$159,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,000
Net assets, end of year
$142,134
Cash, savings and investments
$9,865
Land and buildings
$150,000
Gross receipts
$39,146

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert L Stradley JrExalted Ruler25$0
Ryan GarnettFinancial Secretary20$0
Anthony PulliamTreasurer25$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT L STRADLEY JREXALTED RULER25$0
RYAN GARNETTFINANCIAL SECRETARY20$0
RUSSELL SPRADLEYASST FIN SECRETARY0$0
PHILLIP SPRADLEYTREASURER25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
237 WALNUT ST, READING, PA 19601-4061
In care of
% RYAN GARNETT AND PHILLIP SPR
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
237 Walnut Street, Reading PA 19601
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Russell Spradley, 934 Rose St, Reading PA 19601
Signed the 990-EZ
Robert Spradley Jr, Exalted Ruler
Phone
(484) 845-8086
Return prepared by
HRB TAX GROUP INC

Mission

Fraternal organization promoting charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity among its members and the community.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Book bag drive for children going back to school, Juneteenth celebration, free food for Thanksgiving.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
23-1704710
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$159,865
Income (IRS master file)
$39,146

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$39,146$25,000$159,865IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$71,589$25,000$152,988XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Russell Spradley
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Russell L Spradley
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Grant Cooper
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Grant Cooper
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 23-1704710).

Questions about IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

What is the EIN of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD is 23-1704710.
Is IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1942.
Which annual return does IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The 990-N for 2023 names Russell Spradley.
Who are the officers and directors of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $39,146, expenses of $25,000 and total assets of $159,865 at year end.

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