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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0323236

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1553 WELLSBURG

Tax-exempt · WELLSBURG, WV 26070

Financials

$63K$64K2023$66K$71K2024$57K$62K2025
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$56,587$61,594-$5,007$49,017$5,385$43,632
March 31, 2025990-EZ$66,230$71,172-$4,942$53,707$5,068$48,639
March 31, 2024990-EZ$62,688$64,398-$1,710$54,425$844$53,581
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,200
Membership dues
$10,294
Net income from fundraising events
$12,887
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,969
Other revenue
$19,237

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,150
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,150
Occupancy
$16,539
Other expenses
$41,905

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$53,707
Total assets, end of year
$49,017
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,385
Net assets, end of year
$43,632
Cash, savings and investments
$6,821
Land and buildings
$39,102
Gross receipts
$77,065

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
ROBER KIRKPATRICKSECRETARY5$2,400
KATHRYN OCONNELLTREASURER5$750
BRUCE A CIONNIEXALTED RULER3$0
JODI L SCHEETZTRUSTEE3$0
JEFFREY D CIONNITRUSTEE5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHRYN OCONNELLTREASURER5$1,800
JEFFREY D CIONNISECRETARY3$1,800
JODI L SCHEETZEXALTED RULER/SECRETARY3$600
BRUCE A CIONNITRUSTEE3$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHRYN OCONNELLTREASURER6$1,800
JODI L SCHEETZSECRETARY6$1,800
JEFFREY D CIONNISECRETARY6$600
BRUCE A CIONNIEXALTED RULER-PRESENT5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 27, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-0027
Signed the 990-EZ
BRUCE A CIONNI, EXALTED RULLER
Return prepared by
KIMERLY S CIONNI CPA

Mission

CRIPPLED CHILDREN/COMM.WELFARE

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • MONIES BENEFIT YOUTH ACTIVITES AND SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WELFARE AS WELL AS AN ANNUAL CRIPPLED CHILDRENS CAMP

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

File the 2026 990-EZ 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
55-0323236
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$49,017
Income (IRS master file)
$77,065

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$56,587$61,594$49,017IRS
990-EZMarch 2025$66,230$71,172$53,707XML
990-EZMarch 2024$62,688$64,398$54,425XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2020–––IRS
990-EZMarch 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 55-0323236).

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 55-0323236.
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 1972.
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-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 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,400 (ROBER KIRKPATRICK, 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 $56,587, expenses of $61,594 and total assets of $49,017 at year end.

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