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Nonprofit · EIN 39-0159730

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 337 APPLETON

Tax-exempt · APPLETON, WI 54912

Financials

$26K$33K2023$26K$36K2024$22K$41K2025
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-EZ$21,727$40,638-$18,911$167,991$3,005$164,986
March 31, 2025990-EZ$25,623$35,791-$10,168$184,058$161$183,897
March 31, 2024990-EZ$25,730$33,056-$7,326$194,065–$194,065
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,680
Membership dues
$607
Investment income
$6,440

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,245
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,998
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$771
Other expenses
$24,624

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$184,058
Total assets, end of year
$167,991
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,005
Net assets, end of year
$164,986
Cash, savings and investments
$167,912
Gross receipts
$21,727

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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN SMITSTreasurer6$1,800
ROBBIE JOHNSONSecretary6$1,800
BRIANNA SMITSEXALTED RULER3$0
JACKIE GONZALEZLECTURING KNIGH1$0
AL BOEREMATrustee2$0
MIKE EVARTSTrustee2$0
MONICA BELLINNER GUARD1$0
ERIC PAGELTILER1$0
PHIL WEISBACHLOYAL KNIGHT1$0
TIM TRETTINLeading Knight1$0
BRAD PINGELTrustee2$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN SMITSTreasurer3$0
DIANE HINZETrustee1$0
ROBBIE JOHNSONSecretary3$0
JACK MILLERLecturin Knight1$0
MIKE EVARTSTrustee1$0
MONICA BELLTiler1$0
JOEL HINZETrustee1$0
PHIL WEISBACHLOYAL KNIGHT1$0
TIM TRETTINLeading Knight2$0
STEVE HOPPEInner Guard1$0
BRAD PINGELExalted Ruler2$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN SMITSLECTURING KNIGH1$0
DIANE HINZETreasurer3$0
ROBBIE JOHNSONSecretary3$0
BRAD KOLLERCHAPLAIN1$0
CHRIS LACKETrustee1$0
MIKE EVARTSTrustee1$0
DIANE LUTTMANNTILER1$0
JOEL HINZETrustee1$0
PHIL WEISBACHLOYAL KNIGHT1$0
TIM TRETTINEXALTED RULER2$0
JAYNEE ROWEINNER GUARD1$0
BRAD PINGELLEADING KNIGHT2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1731, APPLETON, WI 54912-1731
Signed the 990-EZ
BRIAN SMITS, Treasurer
Phone
(920) 277-7803
Return prepared by
VVH & Associates LLP

Mission

SERVICE LODGE FOR MEMBERS TO HOST VARIOUS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT EVENTS THAT RAISE MONEY TO GIVE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE OHOSTED YOUTH PROGRAMS LIKE HOOP SHOOT, ALL WITH THE END GOAL OF ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY AND TO RAISE MONEY THAT IS LATER GIVEN AS CHARITABLE DONATIONS OR SCHOLARSHIPS.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
39-0159730
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$167,991
Income (IRS master file)
$21,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$21,727$40,638$167,991XML
990-EZMarch 2025$25,623$35,791$184,058XML
990-EZMarch 2024$25,730$33,056$194,065XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990March 2022–––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 39-0159730).

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 39-0159730.
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-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
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-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,800 (BRIAN SMITS, Treasurer).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $21,727, expenses of $40,638 and total assets of $167,991 at year end.

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