Nonprofit · EIN 36-0793016
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 296 JOLIET
Tax-exempt · JOLIET, IL 60431
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $130,472 | $130,317 | $155 | $198,498 | $13,374 | $185,124 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $114,314 | $123,406 | -$9,092 | $392,446 | $6,374 | $386,072 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $124,157 | $153,344 | -$29,187 | $409,836 | $14,672 | $395,164 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,643
- Membership dues
- $20,643
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,112
- Net rental income
- $56,583
- Net income from fundraising events
- $23,416
- Net income from gaming
- $21,721
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$10,650
- Other revenue
- $107,717
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $43,820
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,691
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $11,172
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,721
- Occupancy
- $31,490
- Depreciation
- $2,658
- Program services (functional)
- $50,050
- Management and general (functional)
- $80,267
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $202,321
- Total assets, end of year
- $198,498
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,374
- Net assets, end of year
- $185,124
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $107,259
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $166,987
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $18,137
- Gross unrelated business income
- $67,654
- Gross receipts
- $218,049
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Flint | Treasurer Officer | 15 | $3,600 |
| Ricky Gray | Chairman Institutional trustee | 10 | $0 |
| Debra Bruno-Nevin | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Bump | Secretary Officer | 25 | $3,600 |
| Janice Flint | Treasurer Officer | 15 | $1,800 |
| Barbara Schoppe | Treasurer | 10 | $1,800 |
| Debra Bruno-Nevin | President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Karen Johnson | Vice President Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNY BURNS | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBRA BRUNO-NEVINS | President Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| MARK BUMP | Secretary Officer | 25 | $0 |
| BARBARA SCHOPPE | Treasurer Officer | 15 | $0 |
| KAREN JOHNSON | Trustee Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 250 SE FRONTAGE RD, JOLIET, IL 60431-9057
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Janice Flint, 250 SE Frontage Road, Joliet, IL 60431
- Signed the 990
- Janice Flint, Treasurer
- Phone
- (815) 744-3355
- Return prepared by
- Carey Financial Services
Mission
Raise Funds and Distribute to Charitable Organizations.
Program accomplishments
- Veteran's Home In Manteno, IL. Through out the year the BPOE #296 makes visitations to the disabled veterans living at the Veteran's home providing financial assistance to help the residence.
- Multiples of individuals and families are provided with financial assistance for the purchase of food and clothing.
- Childrens Care Corp assists orphan children. The BPOE #296 provides financial assistance to help the children.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-0793016
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $198,498
- Income (IRS master file)
- $218,049
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $130,472 | $130,317 | $198,498 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $114,314 | $123,406 | $392,446 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $124,157 | $153,344 | $409,836 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $113,586 | $143,332 | $430,618 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 36-0793016).
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 36-0793016.
- 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 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 Janice Flint.
- 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 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,600 (Janice Flint, Treasurer).
- 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 $130,472, expenses of $130,317 and total assets of $198,498 at year end.
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