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Nonprofit · EIN 54-0188846

IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

Also known as GRAND TEMPLE DAUGHTERS I B P O E

Tax-exempt · CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321

Financials

$330K$330K2023$288K$372K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$287,603$372,004-$84,401$57,667$0$57,667
May 31, 2024990$330,313$329,628$685$81,263$577$80,686
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$287,603
Membership dues
$287,603
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,849
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,140
Occupancy
$22,148
Travel
$23,359
Program services (functional)
$267,182
Management and general (functional)
$104,822

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$71,319
Total assets, end of year
$57,667
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$57,667
Gross receipts
$287,603
Employees
3
Year formed
1936

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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNIE WHEELERGRAND DAUGHTER SECRETAY
Trustee or director
40$22,400
MARGARET SCOTTGRAND DAUGHTER RULER
Trustee or director
20$8,400
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNIE WHEELERGRAND DAUGHTER SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
40$22,400
MARGARET SCOTTGRAND DAUGHTER RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$8,400

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9308, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321-9308
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANNIE WHEELER, 5609 BAKER CT APT 204, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462
Signed the 990
ANNIE WHEELER, GRAND DAUGHTER SECRETARY
Phone
(757) 488-3220
Return prepared by
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Mission

Charitable organization teach people how to treat their sister or fellowman

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • This is a charitable organization to teach people how to treat their sister or fellowman
    Expenses $325,015 · revenue $287,603

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-0188846
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$57,667
Income (IRS master file)
$287,603

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$287,603$372,004$57,667XML
990May 2024$330,313$329,628$81,263XML
990May 2023$298,584$294,460$57,225IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2019–––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 54-0188846).

Questions about IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

What is the EIN of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD is 54-0188846.
Is IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1942.
Which annual return does IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD 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 IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names ANNIE WHEELER.
Who are the officers and directors of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,400 (ANNIE WHEELER, GRAND DAUGHTER SECRETAY).
How much revenue does IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $287,603, expenses of $372,004 and total assets of $57,667 at year end.

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