Nonprofit · EIN 23-7169184
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as OKLAHOMA ELKS ASSOC
Tax-exempt · ADA, OK 74821
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $134,975 | $115,503 | $19,472 | $342,842 | $308 | $342,534 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $140,934 | $109,070 | $31,864 | $323,062 | $0 | $323,062 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $112,716 | $96,559 | $16,157 | $291,198 | $0 | $291,198 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,207
- Membership dues
- $65,179
- Investment income
- $3,823
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,969
- Other revenue
- $37,735
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $35,200
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,600
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $350
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,141
- Other expenses
- $74,212
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $323,062
- Total assets, end of year
- $342,842
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $308
- Net assets, end of year
- $342,534
- Cash, savings and investments
- $338,963
- Land and buildings
- $2,279
- Gross receipts
- $139,294
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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BABCOCK JR | PRESIDENT - ELECT | 5 | $0 |
| RON HANCOCK | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JACK E HEPLER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E PIPPENGER | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| GARY LASSITER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE WILLIAMSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| JIMMY TILLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD MEDLIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| JOE BOYKIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOYLE ROLLER JR | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| RON HANCOCK | PRESIDENT ELECT | 5 | $0 |
| JACK E HEPLER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E PIPPENGER | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| GARY LASSITER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE WILLIAMSON | TRUSTEE | 0 | $0 |
| JIMMY TILLEY | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD MEDLIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| JOE BOYKIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOYLE ROLLER JR | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 5 | $0 |
| RORY DAVIDSON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JACK E HEPLER | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL E PIPPENGER | TREASURER | 10 | $0 |
| CHARLIE DEBUS | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE WILLIAMSON | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| JOE BOYKIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| RICHARD MEDLIN | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
| GARY LASSITER | TRUSTEE | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1466, ADA, OK 74821-1466
- In care of
- % MICHAEL E PIPPENGER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MICHAEL E PIPPENGER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (580) 332-1636
- Return prepared by
- Pippenger Reed and Thomas PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP T
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE ANNUAL AND SEMI-ANNUAL MEETINGS FOR LODGES AND MEMBERS IN OKLAHOMA
- TO FURTHER RITUALISTIC ASPECTS OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
- TO ASSIST LOCAL LODGES IN REPRESENTATION AT GRAND LODGE
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7169184
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $342,842
- Income (IRS master file)
- $139,294
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | April 2025 | $134,975 | $115,503 | $342,842 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2024 | $140,934 | $109,070 | $323,062 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2023 | $112,716 | $96,559 | $291,198 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2018 | – | – | – | 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 23-7169184).
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 23-7169184.
- 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 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 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-EZ for the year ended April 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $134,975, expenses of $115,503 and total assets of $342,842 at year end.
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