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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0122800

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 0202 CHARLESTON

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25326

Financials

$370K$24K2023$37K$27K2024$35K$27K2025
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-EZ$34,670$26,732$7,938$487,913$7,161$480,752
March 31, 2025990-EZ$36,735$26,890$9,845$478,564$5,750$472,814
March 31, 2024990$370,413$23,899$346,514$469,512$6,543$462,969
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,477
Membership dues
$9,436
Investment income
$15,799
Net income from fundraising events
$3,958

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$330
Occupancy
$5,485
Printing, publications and postage
$835
Other expenses
$14,082
Program services (functional)
$2,272

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$478,564
Total assets, end of year
$487,913
Total liabilities, end of year
$7,161
Net assets, end of year
$480,752
Cash, savings and investments
$487,913
Gross receipts
$34,670

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-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PM CARPER JRSECRETARY20$6,000
J DAVID TIPPIEEXALTED RULER5$0
REGINA E EVANSTREASURER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PM CARPER JRSECRETARY20$6,000
J DAVID TIPPIEEXALTED RULER5$0
REGINA E EVANSTREASURER10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PM CARPER JRSECRETARY
Officer
20$6,000
WILLIAM TITLOWEXALTED RULER
Officer
5$0
REGENA EVANSTREASURER
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1591, CHARLESTON, WV 25326-1591
Signed the 990-EZ
PAUL M CARPER JR, SECRETARY
Return prepared by
KIMBERLY S CIONNI CPA

Mission

CHARITY AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND CHARITABLE SERVICES IN THE AREA
    Expenses $2,272

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2026 990-N for BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
55-0122800
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$487,913
Income (IRS master file)
$34,670

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$34,670$26,732$487,913XML
990-EZMarch 2025$36,735$26,890$478,564XML
990March 2024$370,413$23,899$469,512XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990March 2021$29,962$91,750$153,939IRS
990-EZMarch 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 55-0122800).

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 55-0122800.
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-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
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-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $6,000 (PM CARPER JR, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $34,670, expenses of $26,732 and total assets of $487,913 at year end.

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