Nonprofit · EIN 52-0562752
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as MD DE AND DC ELKS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $843,093 | $794,230 | $48,863 | $2,068,796 | $823,389 | $1,245,407 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $727,647 | $742,458 | -$14,811 | $2,110,525 | $917,159 | $1,193,366 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $813,248 | $771,688 | $41,560 | $2,002,910 | $799,710 | $1,203,200 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $544,955
- Membership dues
- $48,901
- Program service revenue
- $197,095
- Investment income
- $25,588
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,451
- Net income from gaming
- $55,004
- Other revenue
- $75,455
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $62,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $133,230
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $143,380
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,000
- Depreciation
- $42,725
- Program services (functional)
- $707,089
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,141
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,110,524
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,068,796
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $823,389
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,245,407
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $547,709
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,245,407
- Gross receipts
- $914,756
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 418
- Year formed
- 1946
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Rafferty | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kenneth Rousey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Kane | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James Biddison | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Loren Evans | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Broom | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Scire | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Curp | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Thomas Coyle | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Detrow | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Renee Rivituso | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Meyer | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Ken Chapman | President Elect Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Betty Hardin | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jackie Phillips | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndee Sammons | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kenneth Rousey | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Kane | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| James Biddison | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marion Davidson Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Frick | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mike Benson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Curp | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Thomas Coyle | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| J Gordon Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Detrow | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Renee' Rivituso | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Angela Meyer | President Elect Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Betty Hardin | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Jackie Phillips | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndee Sammons | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Charles Spadone | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dan Kane | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kathy King | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Larry Mathers | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kevin Frick | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Meyer | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Donna Curp | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Raleigh Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| J Gordon Alexander | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Walsh | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marion Davidson Jr | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Renee' Rivituso | President Elect Officer | 10 | $0 |
| James W Harbour | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jackie Phillips | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 258, CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032-0258
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Angela Meyer, 1766 Harbor Drive, Chester, MD 21619
- Signed the 990
- Angela Meyer, President
- Phone
- (410) 739-5575
- Website
- www.mddedcelksassn.org
Mission
The Association of the B.P.O.E. of Elks Lodges in the State of MD, DE and DC was formed to unite all Elks in closer bonds of fraternity to promote good fellowship among Lodges, to protect and promote the interests of this Order and to bear true allegiance to the Constitution and laws of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Program accomplishments
- Operation and maintenance of Elks Camp Barrett. Used for youth camping activities and programs, including underpriviledged and handicapped youth as well as Boy and Girl Scout programsExpenses $315,038
- Other youth programs - hoop shoot, soccer shoot, Drug awareness programs for both youth and adultsExpenses $16,745
- Veterans programs at VA and USO facilities and Americanism programsExpenses $6,300
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-0562752
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Exempt since
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,068,796
- Income (IRS master file)
- $914,756
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $843,093 | $794,230 | $2,068,796 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $727,647 | $742,458 | $2,110,525 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $813,248 | $771,688 | $2,002,910 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 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 52-0562752).
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 52-0562752.
- Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- 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 April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 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 April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names Angela Meyer.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 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 April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $843,093, expenses of $794,230 and total assets of $2,068,796 at year end.
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