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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7130157

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC

Also known as 2235 CARTERET

Tax-exempt · CARTERET, NJ 07008

Financials

$123K$120K2023$173K$128K2024$167K$119K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$167,202$119,387$47,815$642,116$311,933$330,183
March 31, 2025990$172,992$128,184$44,808$624,375$301,580$322,795
March 31, 2024990$123,141$119,991$3,150$717,219$253,899$463,320
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,229
Membership dues
$28,070
Program service revenue
$34,961
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
-$5,468
Net income from fundraising events
$72,260
Net income from sales of inventory
$36,220
Other revenue
$103,012

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$624,375
Total assets, end of year
$642,116
Total liabilities, end of year
$311,933
Net assets, end of year
$330,183
Land, buildings and equipment
$393,360
Net assets without donor restrictions
$304,808
Net assets with donor restrictions
$25,375
Gross unrelated business income
-$5,468
Gross receipts
$289,373
Employees
0
Volunteers
331
Year formed
1962
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
Lars AstromExalted Ruler
Officer
–$0
Salvatore AurelloEsteemed Leading Knight
Officer
–$0
Laura PeticcaEsteemed Loyal Knight
Officer
–$0
Debra FranckeEsteemed Lecturing Knight
Officer
–$0
Richard GalvanekTreasurer
Officer
–$0
Patricia GolinoSecretary
Officer
–$0
John WawrzynskiChaplin
Officer
–$0
James FairEsquire
Officer
–$0
Steve GreenInner Guard
Officer
–$0
Richard WilliamsTiler
Officer
–$0
Teresa KellyThree Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Anne MarchitelliTwo Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Michael KellyOne Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
The TreasurerSecretary normally–$0
receive a stipend of 55000annually. Both Officers–$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
waived the stipendin 2025.–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Teresa KellyExalted Ruler
Officer
–$0
Michael KellyEsteemed Leading Knight
Officer
–$0
Bob HillEsteemed Loyal Knight
Officer
–$0
Laura PeticcaEsteemed Lecturing Knight
Officer
–$0
Richard GalvanekTreasurer
Officer
–$0
Patricia GolinoSecretary
Officer
–$0
Cathy BellChaplin
Officer
–$0
James FairEsquire
Officer
–$0
Steve GreenInner Guard
Officer
–$0
Richard WilliamsTiler
Officer
–$0
Anne MarchitelliThree Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Irene MinucciTwo Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Lars AstromOne Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
The TreasurerSecretary normally–$0
receive a stipend of 55000annually. Both Officers–$0
waived the stipendin 2024.–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lars AstromExalted Ruler
Officer
–$0
Teresa KellyEsteemed Leading Knight
Officer
–$0
Robyn GreenEsteemed Loyal Knight
Officer
–$0
Lynda DewlandEsteemed Lecturing Knight
Officer
–$0
Richard GalvanekTreasurer
Officer
–$0
Patricia GolinoSecretary
Officer
–$0
Laura PeticcaChaplin
Officer
–$0
Joe WagnerEsquire
Officer
–$0
Richard WilliamsInner Guard
Officer
–$0
Mark SteguraTiler
Officer
–$0
Mike KellyThree Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Anne MarchitelliTwo Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
Bob HillOne Year Trustee
Trustee or director
–$0
The TreasurerSecretary normally–$0
receive a stipend of 55000annually. Both Officers–$0
waived the stipendin 2023.–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
233 ROOSEVELT AVE, CARTERET, NJ 07008-3507
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Patricia Golino, 233 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008
Signed the 990
Patricia Golino, Secretary
Phone
(732) 541-2880
Return prepared by
DC #5 ACCOUNTING AND TAX SERVICES

Mission

The lodge is a local organization whose mission is to provide support for youth organizations, disabled citizens, veterans, students and needy citizens who ask for assistance.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Handicapped Children - The Lodge is active in helping children and adults who were born with or acquired disabilities. The lodge has supplied medically necessary clothing and equipmentwhen needed and also required therapy treatments. The town Office of the Disabled makes the lodge aware of residents needing assistance. The lodge also subsidizes social functions for special need residents and it hosts the annual Disabilities Awareness Day at no charge to the organizer. The lodge also participates in district and state handicap projects.
    Expenses $3,229
  • Youth Activities - The lodge provides sponsorship to Little League and youth sports teams. It also holds annual competitions for baseball, basketball and soccer with winners advancing to district competition. The annual sports day challenges children for 5 to 18 years of age in three sports, and it draws close to 100 participants. Children receive shirts, snacks and awards for the winners. The Lodge also sponsors students to leadership conferences and contributes to various high school activities.
    Expenses $1,738
  • Social and Community Welfare - The Lodge often gets called upon to assist residents in distress. These citizens maybe victims of fires or suffering from job loss or have other reasons for assistance. The lodge also distributes dozens of food baskets across town to the needy for holidays or if requested. Donations are also made to the not-for-profit clubs to help them complete their charitable missions.
    Expenses $20,626

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
23-7130157
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)
$642,116
Income (IRS master file)
$289,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$167,202$119,387$642,116XML
990March 2025$172,992$128,184$624,375XML
990March 2024$123,141$119,991$717,219XML
990March 2023$118,844$86,719$875,462IRS
990March 2021–––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 23-7130157).

Questions about BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC

What is the EIN of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC is 23-7130157.
Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC 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 2235 INC 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 2235 INC 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 2235 INC 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 2235 INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names Patricia Golino.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS 2235 INC?
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 2235 INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $167,202, expenses of $119,387 and total assets of $642,116 at year end.

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