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Nonprofit · EIN 34-4226080

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as THOMAS JASON WATTS - TREAS

Tax-exempt · NORWALK, OH 44857

Financials

$239K$257K2023$384K$366K2024
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, 2025990$383,566$366,219$17,347$213,844$100,926$112,918
March 31, 2024990$239,025$257,373-$18,348$207,095$111,524$95,571
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$21,201
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$362,365

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,500
Other salaries and wages
$33,865
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$50,597
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,580
Depreciation
$7,499
Program services (functional)
$281,004
Management and general (functional)
$85,215

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$207,095
Total assets, end of year
$213,844
Total liabilities, end of year
$100,926
Net assets, end of year
$112,918
Land, buildings and equipment
$133,939
Gross receipts
$383,566
Employees
16
Year formed
1901
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA WHEELERSECRETARY
Officer
10$6,000
KAREN BARNETTTREASURER
Officer
–$4,500
JOHN MCCONEGLYLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
JOHN MOSLENEREXALTED RULE
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL STEWARTLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERICA MCKILLIPSTREASURER
Officer
10$4,500
LAURA WHEELERSECRETARY
Officer
10$4,500
KAREN BARNETTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN EVANSEXALTED RULE
Officer
10$0
JOHN MCCONEGLYLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
MICHAEL STEWARTLEADING KNIG
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2949 US HIGHWAY 250 S, NORWALK, OH 44857-9229
In care of
% NORWALK ELKS 730
Signed the 990
KAREN BARNETT, TREASURER
Phone
(419) 668-1921
Return prepared by
BROWN CRANE & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

FRATERNALISM

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FRATERNALISM

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-4226080
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)
$213,844
Income (IRS master file)
$383,566

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$383,566$366,219$213,844XML
990March 2024$239,025$257,373$207,095XML
990March 2023$264,361$249,462$224,262IRS
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 34-4226080).

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 34-4226080.
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 March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 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 March 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (LAURA WHEELER, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $383,566, expenses of $366,219 and total assets of $213,844 at year end.

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