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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7216352

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2179 MIDDLETOWN

Tax-exempt · BELFORD, NJ 07718

Financials

$283K$281K2023$300K$321K2024$302K$303K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$302,278$302,830-$552$290,381$32,970$257,411
March 31, 2025990$300,039$321,107-$21,068$291,546$32,254$259,292
March 31, 2024990$282,740$281,367$1,373$314,127$33,768$280,359
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$116,233
Membership dues
$26,043
Program service revenue
$59,037
Investment income
$1
Net rental income
$13,020
Net income from gaming
$34,135
Net income from sales of inventory
$79,852
Other revenue
$127,007

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$14,400
Other salaries and wages
$13,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$31,331
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,061
Occupancy
$67,217
Depreciation
$8,099
Program services (functional)
$57,785
Management and general (functional)
$245,045

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$291,546
Total assets, end of year
$290,381
Total liabilities, end of year
$32,970
Net assets, end of year
$257,411
Land, buildings and equipment
$118,637
Net assets without donor restrictions
$114,210
Net assets with donor restrictions
$143,201
Gross receipts
$386,279
Employees
4
Volunteers
430
Year formed
1960
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
FRANK ZECHMANONE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
RICHARD MIRENDATWO YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
IKE DZIADZIOTHREE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
THOMAS CRIBBINFOUR YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
JOHN STEAKIN SrFIVE YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
5$0
DONALD DESFOSSEEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
MICHAEL V TRIESTETREASURER
Officer, Highest-paid employee
20$0
EDWARD J HAHN IVSECRETARY
Officer, Highest-paid employee
20$0
CHARLES DIEHLBAR STEWARD
Key employee
20$0
FRANCIS X CORRIDONJANITORIAL SERVICE
Key employee
14$0
WILLIAM NICHOLLLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
JOHN STEAKIN JrLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
JAMES LAMPERTLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
DAVID BENNETTTILER
Officer
5$0
BRIAN PHILIPSESQUIRE
Officer
5$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT PRECKAJILOCHAPLAIN
Officer
5$0
RICHARD JAEGERINNER GUARD
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN STEAKINEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
SEE ATTACHEDSEE ATTACHED
Officer
5$0
CHARLES DIEHLBAR STEWARD
Key employee
20$0
FRANCIS X CORRIDONJANITORIAL SERVICE
Key employee
14$0
MICHAEL TRIESTE V TRIESTETREASURER
Highest-paid employee
20$0
EDWARD J HAHN IVSECRETARY
Highest-paid employee
20$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES DIEHLBAR STEWARD
Key employee
20$7,800
EDWARD J HAHN IVSECRETARY
Highest-paid employee
20$7,800
MICHAEL TRIESTE V TRIESTETREASURER
Highest-paid employee
20$7,800
SEE ATTACHEDSEE ATTACHED
Officer
5$0
DONALD ANDERSONEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
251 CHURCH ST, BELFORD, NJ 07718-1549
In care of
% EDWARD J HAHN IV
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DONALD DESFOSSE, 251 CHURCH ST, BELFORD, NJ 077181549
Signed the 990
EDWARD J HAHN IV, SECRETARY
Phone
(732) 495-2733
Return prepared by
Michael Trieste

Mission

EXPENSES BENEFIT HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS, DRUG AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • EXPENSES BENEFIT HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS, DRUG AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
    Expenses $57,785 · revenue $59,037

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
23-7216352
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1973
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$290,381
Income (IRS master file)
$386,279

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$302,278$302,830$290,381IRS
990March 2025$300,039$321,107$291,546XML
990March 2024$282,740$281,367$314,127XML
990March 2023$277,015$257,546$305,894IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 23-7216352).

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 23-7216352.
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 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 DONALD DESFOSSE.
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 17 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 $302,278, expenses of $302,830 and total assets of $290,381 at year end.

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