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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0367930

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 963 FALLS CITY

Tax-exempt · FALLS CITY, NE 68355

Financials

$219K$236K2023$231K$230K2024$269K$279K2025
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$268,799$278,730-$9,931$619,306$38,660$580,646
March 31, 2025990$230,967$229,994$973$631,879$41,302$590,577
March 31, 2024990$219,255$236,010-$16,755$630,197$40,593$589,604
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$93,949
Membership dues
$47,913
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5,511
Net income from fundraising events
$6,590
Net income from gaming
$3,235
Net income from sales of inventory
$152,642
Other revenue
$169,339

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$94,331
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$102,138
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,200
Occupancy
$65,929
Depreciation
$19,218

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$631,879
Total assets, end of year
$619,306
Total liabilities, end of year
$38,660
Net assets, end of year
$580,646
Land, buildings and equipment
$340,430
Net assets without donor restrictions
$551,961
Net assets with donor restrictions
$28,685
Gross receipts
$392,760
Employees
16
Volunteers
50
Year formed
1905
State of legal domicile
NE

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BEN HULLMANEXALTED RULE
Officer
5$0
RACY HULLMANSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
MICHAELE CHRISTIANTREASURER
Officer
20$0
ROB GERWECKLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0
STEPHANIE BOYERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
YVETTE WASHINGTONLECTURING KN
Officer
–$0
MARK LOWEESQUIRE
Officer
–$0
JACOB SMITHCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
JASON HARMONINNER GUARD
Officer
–$0
PETER DILTZTILER
Officer
–$0
TEDD GILKERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
RICK JOHNSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
ALAN ROMINETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
ROGER LAMPETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
REBECCA GILKERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROGER LAMPEEXALTED RULE
Officer
5$0
RACY HULLMANSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
MICHAELE CHRISTIANTREASURER
Officer
20$0
BENJAMIN HULLMANLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0
ROB GERWECKLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
STEPHANIE BOYERLECTURING KN
Officer
–$0
STEVE HOYESQUIRE
Officer
–$0
YVETTE WASHINGTONCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
ROBERT WALSHINNER GUARD
Officer
–$0
KYLE MEYERSTILER
Officer
–$0
TEDD GILKERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
RICK JOHNSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
ALAN ROMINETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL ROLFETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
REBECCA GILKERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KYLE MEYERSCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$16,044
MICHAELE CHRISTIANTREASURER
Officer
20$4,320
RACY HULLMANSECRETARY
Officer
5$2,400
ROBERT WALSHINNER GUARD
Officer
–$2,080
REBECCA GILKERSONEXALTED RULE
Officer
5$0
BENJAMIN HULLMANLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0
ROGER LAMPELOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
STEVE HOYESQUIRE
Officer
–$0
KRISTY GERWECKTILER
Officer
–$0
TEDD GILKERSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
RICK JOHNSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
ALAN ROMINETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL ROLFETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 386, FALLS CITY, NE 68355-0386
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHAELE CHRISTIAN, 1008 NORTH 1ST STREET, HIAWATHA, KS 66434
Signed the 990
MICHAELE CHRISTIAN, TREASURER
Phone
(402) 245-4100
Return prepared by
ROBERT W AITKEN CPA PC

Mission

SERVING PEOPLE IN THE FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA AREA THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT "ELKS CARE, ELKS SHARE".

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE A SOCIAL SETTING FOR MEMBERS OF BPOE LODGE 963. ITS 557 DUES- PAYING MEMBERS CAN ENJOY DINING, DANCING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
  • PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE LODGE'S GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND BENEFIT FROM EXPOSURE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING, RITUAL MEMORIZATION, PROJECT ADMINISTRATION, ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS, TEAM WORK EXPOSURE, ETC. ALL MEMBERS OF BPOE LODGE 963 ARE WELCOME TO BECOME INVOLVED IN THE LODGE'S ACTIVITIES AND PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL.
  • PROVIDE LODGE MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN NUMEROUS YOUTH- ORIENTED PROJECTS. HUNDREDS OF LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN OUR ANNUAL AWARD-WINNING YOUTH WEEK, COUNTY-WIDE TRACK MEET, CHILD SAFETY PROGRAMS, GRADE SCHOOL READING PROGRAMS, STUDENT OF THE MONTH COMPETITION, ELKS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, ETC.

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, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0367930
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)
$619,306
Income (IRS master file)
$392,760

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$268,799$278,730$619,306XML
990March 2025$230,967$229,994$631,879XML
990March 2024$219,255$236,010$630,197XML
990March 2023$186,514$193,392$650,860IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––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 47-0367930).

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 47-0367930.
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 MICHAELE CHRISTIAN.
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 15 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, 2026 it reported revenue of $268,799, expenses of $278,730 and total assets of $619,306 at year end.

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