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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1512273

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 285 SANDUSKY

Tax-exempt · SANDUSKY, OH 44870

Financials

$173K$128K2023$121K$193K2024$255K$175K2025
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$254,962$175,266$79,696$708,269$2,382$705,887
March 31, 2025990$120,612$192,678-$72,066$596,191$0$596,191
March 31, 2024990$172,705$128,412$44,293$668,257$0$668,257
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,995
Membership dues
$51,595
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,272
Net rental income
$3,921
Net income from fundraising events
$17,774
Net income from gaming
$90,789
Net income from sales of inventory
$62,211
Other revenue
$174,695

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$54,212
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$59,106
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,000
Program services (functional)
$175,266

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$596,191
Total assets, end of year
$708,269
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,382
Net assets, end of year
$705,887
Land, buildings and equipment
$163,000
Publicly traded securities
$437,352
Gross receipts
$394,030
Employees
8
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1895
State of legal domicile
OH

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
KEN CARPENTERLEADING KNIG
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TERRI CARPENTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RACHEL GIBSONESQUIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DON HOFFMANHOUSE COMM C
Trustee or director
5$0
DAVID LONGOCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DENNIS REISINNER GUARD
Trustee or director
3$0
JEROD SNYDEREXALTED RULE
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
SARAH SNYDERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VESTA WHYDELECTURING KN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ERIN WILLIAMSLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN CARPENTERLECTURING KN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
TERRI CARPENTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RUSS DICKMANLEADING KNIG
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RACHEL GIBSONESQUIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DON HOFFMANHOUSE COMM C
Trustee or director
5$0
VREELAND KESSLERESQUIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BRANDON LEALEXALTED RULE
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
DAVID LONGOCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ERIN PETERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JEROD SNYDERLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SARAH SNYDERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VESTA WHYDETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ERIN WILLIAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOUG BOYERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
BRANDON LEALTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CONNIE LEESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JEFF LEEESQUIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DAVID LONGOCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BILL MCKILLIPSLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BRIAN PETERSONEXALTED RULE
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0
RHONDA PETERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
120 E ADAMS ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2701
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JEROD SNYDER, 120 EAST ADAMS STREET, SANDUSKY, OH 44870
Signed the 990
TERRI CARPENTER, TREASURER
Phone
(419) 625-8261
Return prepared by
JAMES L RUTHSATZ CPA INC

Mission

TO TEACH THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY, TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • TO TEACH THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY, TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM
    Expenses $175,266 · revenue $156,921

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
34-1512273
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$708,269
Income (IRS master file)
$394,030

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$254,962$175,266$708,269XML
990March 2025$120,612$192,678$596,191XML
990March 2024$172,705$128,412$668,257XML
990March 2023$177,525$145,283$610,203IRS
990March 2022$197,191$119,786$617,654IRS

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 34-1512273).

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 34-1512273.
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.
Are donations to BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
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 JEROD SNYDER.
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 10 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 $254,962, expenses of $175,266 and total assets of $708,269 at year end.

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