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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0158957

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as SUMTER LODGE 855

Tax-exempt · SUMTER, SC 29154

Financials

$619K$89K2021
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, 2022990$618,531$89,374$529,157$906,763$14,621$892,142
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2022

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,779
Membership dues
$3,043
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$591,810
Net rental income
$190
Net gain from sales of assets
$591,801
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,682
Other revenue
$3,942

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,636
Benefits paid to members
$233
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,372
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$2,327
Program services (functional)
$2,869
Management and general (functional)
$86,505

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$379,575
Total assets, end of year
$906,763
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,621
Net assets, end of year
$892,142
Land, buildings and equipment
$44,343
Publicly traded securities
$303,481
Net assets without donor restrictions
$41,040
Net assets with donor restrictions
$851,102
Gross unrelated business income
$492
Gross receipts
$619,135
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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, 2022, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Harold ButlerER
Officer
8$0
Ronald WrightLeading Knight
Officer
8$0
Larry NicklesSecretary
Officer
10$0
Mary ButlerLecturing Knig
Officer
6$0
J Raffield IVTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Mark KnechtelTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Clarence HairTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Fred KubalaTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0
Brian DavisTrustee
Trustee or director
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
863 KOLB RD, SUMTER, SC 29154-6019
In care of
% LARRY NICHOLAS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
863 Kolb Road, Sumter SC 29154
Principal officer (990 for 2021)
Harold Butler Exaulted Ruler, 1353 Brown Road, MANNING, SC 29102
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Mary Butler, 863 Kolb Road, Sumter SC 29154
Signed the 990
Harold Butler, Exalted Ruler
Return prepared by
IFC Tax and Accounting Servi

Mission

Fraternal Organization to gather those to service humanity feed the hungry shelter the homeless aid those in distress and create events and programs for veterans and youth

990 for the year ended March 31, 2022

Program accomplishments

  • Numerous programs that benefit humanity and create programs for

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-N on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-N on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024Check at the IRS

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
57-0158957
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Mary Butler
March 31, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ferdinand J Kubala
March 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990March 2022$618,531$89,374$906,763XML
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 57-0158957).

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 57-0158957.
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-N for 2025 for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2022 names Harold Butler Exaulted Ruler.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2022 lists 9 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 March 31, 2022 it reported revenue of $618,531, expenses of $89,374 and total assets of $906,763 at year end.

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