Nonprofit · EIN 39-1735475
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 402 EAU CLAIRE
Tax-exempt · EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $137,626 | $138,066 | -$440 | $327,784 | $56,847 | $270,937 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $170,328 | $162,866 | $7,462 | $325,132 | $54,471 | $270,661 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $129,969 | $129,933 | $36 | $301,898 | $38,699 | $263,199 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,007
- Membership dues
- $22,446
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,003
- Net rental income
- $3,345
- Net income from gaming
- $52,002
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $48,659
- Other revenue
- $104,616
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,915
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $6,600
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,509
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,068
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $23,646
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $325,132
- Total assets, end of year
- $327,784
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,847
- Net assets, end of year
- $270,937
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $182,122
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $270,937
- Gross receipts
- $249,388
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 134
- Year formed
- 1898
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaryEdna Hagen | Secretary Officer | 10 | $3,600 |
| Cynthia Fahser | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $3,000 |
| James Wold | Esteemed Lecturing Knight Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ted Poquette | Esteemed Loyal Knight Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kevin Lysy | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Marty Tauger | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Glenn Swanson | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Ramona Mathews | Esteemed Leading Knight Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Mathews | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Bernard Ertz | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaryEdna Hagen | Secretary Officer | 10 | $3,600 |
| Cynthia Fahser | Treasurer Officer | 6 | $3,000 |
| James Wold | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ted Poquette | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kevin Lysy | Trustee Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Richard Anderson | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Marty Tauger | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Glenn Swanson | Esteemed Loyal Knight Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kenny Lane | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Ramona Mathews | Esteemed Leading Knight Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Mathews | Esteemed Lecturing Knight Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MaryEdna Hagen | Secretary Officer | 5 | $3,600 |
| James Mattson | Treasurer Officer | 5 | $3,000 |
| James Wold | Trustee, Board Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Terry Hayden | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Lysy | Trustee Trustee or director, Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| James Norby | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marty Tauger | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kenny Lane | Esteemed Loyal Knight Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ramona Mathews | Exalted Ruler Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Robert Mathews | Esteemed Leading Knight Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Glenn Swanson | Esteemed Lecturing Knight Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3411 STEIN BLVD, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701-7031
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Cynthia Fahser, 3411 STEIN BOULEVARD, 3411 STEIN BOULEVARD, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- Signed the 990
- Cynthia Fahser, Treasurer
- Phone
- (715) 834-4022
Mission
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will service the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care, Elks Share.
Program accomplishments
- The Organizations only program service is to provide support to various charitable organizations within the greater Eau Claire community, as well as an appreciation dinner for area veterans. In total, the Organization donated monies to more than 25 different organizations or events, totaling $43622. The largest donations of $29243 was to local vets for Welcome Home Kits, with a partnership with Sofas for Service Inc. Examples of other donations include but not limited to, Community Table $2,000, Family Resc Center $4,000, Give Vets a Smile $4,000, Elks National Foundation $788, Habitat for Humanity $700. From our Bowling Tournament held in April 2025, the following donations were made, WEA State Major Project (Camp Wawbeek) $2,000, Trinity Equestrian $2,500, Garding Against Cancer $500, Chippewa Valley Free Clinic $1,000, St. Francis Food Pantry $1,000 WEA State Benevolent Fund $700.
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
- 39-1735475
- 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
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $327,784
- Income (IRS master file)
- $249,388
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $137,626 | $138,066 | $327,784 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $170,328 | $162,866 | $325,132 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $129,969 | $129,933 | $301,898 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $170,370 | $128,394 | $277,781 | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 39-1735475).
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 39-1735475.
- 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 Cynthia Fahser.
- 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 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,600 (MaryEdna Hagen, Secretary).
- 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 $137,626, expenses of $138,066 and total assets of $327,784 at year end.
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