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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0072000

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1903 DOVER

Tax-exempt · DOVER, DE 19904

Financials

$388K$373K2023$337K$389K2024$340K$630K2025
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$340,259$630,445-$290,186$1,824,901$82,030$1,742,871
March 31, 2025990$336,510$389,387-$52,877$2,127,251$90,773$2,036,478
March 31, 2024990$387,664$372,815$14,849$1,957,615-$131,740$2,089,355
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,726
Membership dues
$41,554
Program service revenue
$78,301
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$3,990
Net income from gaming
$53,704
Net income from sales of inventory
$81,736
Other revenue
$189,232

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,992
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$11,342
Other salaries and wages
$55,280
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$75,177
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$295
Depreciation
$66,464

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,127,251
Total assets, end of year
$1,824,901
Total liabilities, end of year
$82,030
Net assets, end of year
$1,742,871
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,559,135
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,742,871
Gross receipts
$769,310
Employees
11
Volunteers
75
Year formed
1953
State of legal domicile
DE

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
Erlean MarvelTreasurer
Officer
15$6,159
Kathy KingSecretary
Officer
15$5,185
Yvonne BiddleTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Jeff CarlsonTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
David RickardsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Norman HahnTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Ed MoronTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Ryan HargettExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Benjamin MarvelLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
Gene MontanoLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Steve WhiteEsquire
Officer
2$0
Henry HammondInner Guard
Officer
2$0
Bill McNamireTiler
Officer
1$0
Rich HeislerChaplain
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa ClarkTreasurer
Officer
15$5,520
Kathy KingSecretary
Officer
15$4,800
Yvonne HeislerTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Jeff CarlsonTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
David RickardsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Norman HahnTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Connie DeYoungExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Steve WhiteLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
Ryan HargettLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Nancy WallaceEsquire
Officer
2$0
Henry HammondInner Guard
Officer
2$0
Dick CookTiler
Officer
1$0
Rich HeislerChaplain
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa ClarkTreasurer
Officer
15$5,308
Kathy KingSecretary
Officer
15$4,616
Connie DeYoungExalted Ruler
Officer
10$185
Yvonne HeislerTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Norman HahnTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Jeff CarlsonTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
David RickardsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Chris ReedTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Steve WhiteLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
Ryan HargettLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Nancy WallaceEsquire
Officer
2$0
Henry HammondInner Guard
Officer
2$0
Allison SeefeldTiler
Officer
1$0
Rich HeislerChaplain
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 SAULSBURY RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2721
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Ryan Hargett, 1378 Lynnbury Woods Rd, Dover, DE 19904
Signed the 990
Ryan Hargett, Exalted Ruler

Mission

To unite all Elks in closer bonds of fraternity, promoting fellowship and the values of the Elks organization. To provide community support and donations to local civic organizations as well as scholarships for students and assistance to Veterans.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Elks Programs - Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, Elks National Foundation, Jernick Fund
    Expenses $4,889
  • Elks Camp Barrett- a youth camp
    Expenses $2,250
  • ENF Grant Expenses
    Expenses $9,992

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
51-0072000
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)
$1,824,901
Income (IRS master file)
$769,310

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$340,259$630,445$1,824,901XML
990March 2025$336,510$389,387$2,127,251XML
990March 2024$387,664$372,815$1,957,615XML
990March 2023$350,893$338,451$2,032,384IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 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 51-0072000).

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 51-0072000.
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 Ryan Hargett.
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 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,159 (Erlean Marvel, 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 $340,259, expenses of $630,445 and total assets of $1,824,901 at year end.

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