Nonprofit · EIN 57-1060528
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2797 MURRELLS INLET
Tax-exempt · MURRELLS INLT, SC 29576
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $202,703 | $227,385 | -$24,682 | $597,099 | $112,964 | $484,135 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $165,429 | $184,078 | -$18,649 | $625,434 | $127,623 | $497,811 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $174,952 | $154,506 | $20,446 | $651,944 | $143,994 | $507,950 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,637
- Membership dues
- $45,555
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,186
- Net rental income
- $1,155
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $105,725
- Other revenue
- $106,880
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $7,350
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,801
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,700
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,670
- Depreciation
- $25,725
- Program services (functional)
- $195,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,256
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $625,434
- Total assets, end of year
- $597,099
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $112,964
- Net assets, end of year
- $484,135
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $341,738
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $427,883
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $56,252
- Gross receipts
- $266,251
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAN GUCWA | TREASURER Officer | 25 | $4,200 |
| DAVID HARGETT | SECRETARY Officer | 15 | $3,150 |
| TIMOTHY DUGAN | 1 YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| SUSAN COLABELLI | 2 YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| FRED THOMPSON | 5 YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN SERVISS | 3 YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| COLLEEN RIEHL | 4 YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RICHARD RANDALL | EST LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DELORRETO | EST LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JOHN MUMMERT | EST LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DR JENNIFER SERVISS | EXALTED RULER Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY DUGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| SUSAN COLABELLI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| FRED THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN SERVISS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| COLLEEN RIEHL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| DAVID HARGETT | SECRETARY Officer | 15 | $0 |
| RICHARD RANDALL | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| STAN GUCWA | TREASURER Officer | 25 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DELORRETO | LECTURING KNOGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| WALTER RIEHL | EXALTED RULER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SERVISS | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK RANDALL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| FRED THOMPSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN SERVISS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SERVISS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| RICHARD BARNHORST | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| MICHAEL IAIA | EXALTED RULER Officer | 15 | $0 |
| WALTER RIEHL | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| ARIEL ZACK | SECRETARY Officer | 15 | $0 |
| DAVID DAILEY | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 15 | $0 |
| JOHN MUMMERT | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 10 | $0 |
| STAN GUCWA | TREASURER Officer | 25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1746, MURRELLS INLT, SC 29576-1746
- In care of
- % STAN GUCWA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR JENNIFER SERVISS, PO BOX 1746, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
- Signed the 990
- STAN GUCWA, TREASURER
- Phone
- (843) 357-6116
- Website
- ELKS.ORG/LODGES
- Return prepared by
- BIG Accounting & Tax Services
Mission
UNITING MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITY
Program accomplishments
- UNITING MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE AND CHARITYExpenses $195,129 · revenue $92,637
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-1060528
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $597,099
- Income (IRS master file)
- $266,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $202,703 | $227,385 | $597,099 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $165,429 | $184,078 | $625,434 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $174,952 | $154,506 | $651,944 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $210,818 | $180,785 | $652,284 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 57-1060528).
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 57-1060528.
- 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 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 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names DR JENNIFER SERVISS.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,200 (STAN GUCWA, TREASURER).
- How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $202,703, expenses of $227,385 and total assets of $597,099 at year end.
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