Nonprofit · EIN 23-7130058
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1526 DES PLAINES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $770,206 | $677,965 | $92,241 | $1,051,453 | $63,475 | $987,978 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $717,653 | $729,060 | -$11,407 | $1,015,355 | $148,598 | $866,757 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,553
- Membership dues
- $136,475
- Program service revenue
- $476,000
- Investment income
- $19,553
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,112
- Net income from gaming
- $73,166
- Other revenue
- $125,100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,300
- Other salaries and wages
- $162,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $176,285
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,699
- Occupancy
- $51,723
- Depreciation
- $13,934
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,015,355
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,051,453
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,475
- Net assets, end of year
- $987,978
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $537,604
- Publicly traded securities
- $298,370
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $987,978
- Gross receipts
- $873,488
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1926
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICKY R BENAVIDEZ | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SARAH BOOTZ | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFFREY CAUDILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GARY DURANTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ROBERT FEHLING | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KC FERGUSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL E HOSTETLER | FORUM MEDIAT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEBORAH KARPINSKI | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOANNE M O'CONNOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM OCHAB | TILLER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM G POTRATZ | PRESIDING JU Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DONNA REDA | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JUDITH SHIMKUS | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| GLORIA M STRUCK-MARKIEWICZ | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMES CUSACK | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH BOOTZ | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEFFREY CAUDILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GARY DURANTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES FERGUSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOZIAN | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUDITH SHIMKUS | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| GLORIA STRUCK-MARKIEWICZ | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARC WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES CUSACK | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 495 LEE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-4609
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JUDITH SHIMKUS, 495 LEE STREET, DES PLAINES, IL 600164609
- Signed the 990
- JUDITH SHIMKUS, EXALTED RULER
- Phone
- (847) 824-1526
- Return prepared by
- CALLERO & CALLERO LLP
Mission
TO OPERATE A SOCIAL CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS AND TO SERVE PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS
Program accomplishments
- FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF FELLOW MAN AND 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 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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7130058
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,051,453
- Income (IRS master file)
- $873,488
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- August 15, 2020
- Posted by the IRS
- April 13, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective August 15, 2020
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $770,206 | $677,965 | $1,051,453 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $717,653 | $729,060 | $1,015,355 | XML |
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 23-7130058).
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 23-7130058.
- Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on August 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2020.
- Are donations to BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Fraternal lodge, deductible only for charitable purposes).
- 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 JUDITH SHIMKUS.
- 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 15 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 $770,206, expenses of $677,965 and total assets of $1,051,453 at year end.
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