Nonprofit · EIN 39-1735837
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 248 WAUSAU
Tax-exempt · WAUSAU, WI 54403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $103,285 | $147,242 | -$43,957 | $192,956 | $83,333 | $109,623 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $130,414 | $137,557 | -$7,143 | $235,321 | $81,741 | $153,580 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $110,823
- Membership dues
- $73,601
- Program service revenue
- $5,988
- Investment income
- $430
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $349
- Net income from fundraising events
- $44,988
- Net income from gaming
- $4,700
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$69,709
- Other revenue
- -$13,956
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,875
- Benefits paid to members
- $17,549
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,596
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,905
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,688
- Occupancy
- $9,259
- Depreciation
- $10,740
- Program services (functional)
- $130,497
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,745
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $235,321
- Total assets, end of year
- $192,956
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,333
- Net assets, end of year
- $109,623
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $120,399
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $49,498
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $60,125
- Gross receipts
- $377,856
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 287
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY MELVIN | EXALTED RULER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MITCH HARRIS | LEADING KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MELISSA WEBB | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| AUSTIN TRINCO | LECTURING KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| ANNE HANKE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| STEVE LAMMERS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| WAYNE REUTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT DOEDE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARK STUBBE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| KARL HANKE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| MARK BURKCLAFF | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Goessl | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Rober Gajewski | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Jerry Melvin | Loyal Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Mitch Harris | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Ridgley Schott | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Lammers | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Wayne Reuter | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Duede | Trustee Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Mark Stubbe | Trustee Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Joshua Maudrie | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jean Slaktoski | Trustee Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 414 SCOTT ST, WAUSAU, WI 54403-4826
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MITCH HARRIS, 414 SCOTT STREET, WAUSAU, WI 54403
- Signed the 990
- MITCH HARRIS, EXALTED RULER
- Phone
- (715) 845-5602
- Website
- WWW.WAUSAUELKS.COM
Mission
TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT; ACCOMPLISHING SUCH BY SERVING THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- FRATERNAL BENEFITS TO MEMBERS AND THE PROMOTION OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY BY:*COMMUNICATING THE MISSION AND PROGRAMS OF THE NATIONAL AND STATE ELKS ORGANIZATIONS*PAYMENT OF DUES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL AND STATE ELKS ORGANIZATIONS*MAINTENANCE OF ELKS LODGE BUILDING AND RELATED SOCIAL FACILITIES FROM WHICH TO CONDUCT BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES*MONTHLY NEWSLETTER TO MEMBERS, AND ANNUAL MEMBER PARTICIPATION AWARDS*HOST STATE AND NATIONAL ELK DIGNATARIES, AND PARTICIPATE AT STATE AND NATIONAL ELK CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS*CASH DONATION TO ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATIONExpenses $84,622
- SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES AND VETERANS, AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT THEREOF*PROVIDING CLOTHING AND FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS*CASH DONATIONS TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTING SINGLE MOTHERS*PROVIDE BABY SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILES DURING THE YEAR*PROVIDE MEALS TO NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR*PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILIES DURING THE YEAR*PROVIDE GAS CARDS TO VETERANS TRAVELING TO MEDICAL FACILITIES FOR TREATMENT*APPRECIATION DINNER FOR VETERANSExpenses $35,924 · grants $35,924
- SOLICITATION OF DONATIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN*ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED YOUTH AWARDS RECOGNITION PROGRAM*PROGRAMS TO DISCOURAGE DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE*HOOP SHOOT AND SOCCER SHOOT ATHLETIC CONTESTS*ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTIES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN*GRANTS TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDERN TO ATTEND EASTER SEALS CAMP WAWBEEKExpenses $9,951 · grants $9,951
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 | Not 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
- 39-1735837
- 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)
- $192,956
- Income (IRS master file)
- $377,856
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $103,285 | $147,242 | $192,956 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $130,414 | $137,557 | $235,321 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $118,657 | $121,616 | $263,998 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $169,647 | $111,161 | $282,438 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | 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 39-1735837).
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 39-1735837.
- 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 is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MITCH HARRIS.
- 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 11 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, 2025 it reported revenue of $103,285, expenses of $147,242 and total assets of $192,956 at year end.
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