Nonprofit · EIN 23-7130172
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as WASHINGTON STATE ASSN
Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,105,424 | $2,389,007 | -$1,283,583 | $3,017,564 | $348,870 | $2,668,694 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $447,012 | $1,126,178 | -$679,166 | $4,408,779 | $362,855 | $4,045,924 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,316,118 | $351,860 | $1,964,258 | $4,796,749 | $154,678 | $4,642,071 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,000
- Program service revenue
- $652,075
- Investment income
- $371,616
- Net rental income
- $15,000
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $196,529
- Net income from gaming
- $46,733
- Other revenue
- $61,733
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $19,265
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,630
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $42,895
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,002
- Depreciation
- $1,853
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,408,779
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,017,564
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $348,870
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,668,694
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $96,919
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,380,921
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,668,694
- Gross receipts
- $5,149,670
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DAHL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT RAINEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHOLZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 |
| ROBERT FINLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LANA DAVICK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT KNIGHT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BRADIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL DAHL | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT RAINEY | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHOLZ | SECRETARY Officer | 16 | $0 |
| ROBERT FINLEY | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG BALINT | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WALKER | PRESIDENT-ELECT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCOTT RAINEY | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN BRADEN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHOLZ | SECRETARY Officer | 16 | $0 |
| GEORGE JAQUISH | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE BASIL | CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL DAHL | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 110760, TACOMA, WA 98411-0760
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE SCHOLZ, 14619 128TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 983742592
- Signed the 990
- STEVE SCHOLZ, SECRETARY/MANAGER
- Phone
- (206) 472-6223
- Website
- WWW.WAELKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
Mission
THE WASHINGTON STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE LIAISON SERVICES BETWEEN THE GRAND LODGE AND LOCAL STATE LODGES. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE WASHINGTON ELKS THERAPY PROGRAM (WETP).
Program accomplishments
- THE WASHINGTON STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS AND VOCATIONAL GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO LOCAL ELKS LODGES AND THE ELKS THERAPY PROGRAM.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7130172
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,017,564
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,149,670
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,105,424 | $2,389,007 | $3,017,564 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $447,012 | $1,126,178 | $4,408,779 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,316,118 | $351,860 | $4,796,749 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $537,269 | $371,650 | $3,005,914 | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 23-7130172).
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 23-7130172.
- 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 1973.
- 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 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. 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 June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE SCHOLZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 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 June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,105,424, expenses of $2,389,007 and total assets of $3,017,564 at year end.
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