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Nonprofit · EIN 59-0521187

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 990 GAINESVILLE

Tax-exempt · GAINESVILLE, FL 32605

Financials

$454K$443K2023$814K$793K2024
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, 2025990$814,235$793,248$20,987$288,987$89,802$199,185
March 31, 2024990$454,076$442,759$11,317$269,257$82,814$186,443
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$460,827
of which government grants
$423,751
Membership dues
$37,076
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,344
Net rental income
$3,800
Net income from gaming
$37,523
Other revenue
$352,064

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,905
Occupancy
$24,045
Travel
$3,841
Depreciation
$11,152
Program services (functional)
$632,377
Management and general (functional)
$133,389
Fundraising (functional)
$27,482

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$269,257
Total assets, end of year
$288,987
Total liabilities, end of year
$89,802
Net assets, end of year
$199,185
Land, buildings and equipment
$146,240
Net assets without donor restrictions
$28,779
Net assets with donor restrictions
$170,406
Gross unrelated business income
$3,800
Gross receipts
$814,235
Employees
9
Volunteers
436
Year formed
1905
State of legal domicile
FL

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BONNIE MOTTTREASURER
Officer
8$5,746
LINDA CALIFFSECRETARY
Officer
8$2,028
TIM PULLMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
BILL SENTERFITTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
BOBBY ANDREULEADING KNIG
Officer
4$0
LYNNE GARDNERINNER GUARD
Officer
4$0
NAJWA LISCOMBETRUSTEE
Officer
4$0
LYNNE MYERSESQUIRE
Officer
4$0
JEANETTE SEXTONCHAPLIN
Officer
4$0
BECKY SPENCEEXHALTED RUL
Officer
4$0
BJ SULLIVANEST LECTURIN
Officer
4$0
SUSAN BECKETT YOUNGTILER
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA CALIFFSECRETARY
Officer
4$6,084
BONNIE MOTTTREASURER
Officer
4$5,746
TIM PULLMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BILL SENTERFITTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BOBBY ANDREULEADING KNIG
Officer
4$0
LYNNE GARDNERINNER GUARD
Officer
4$0
NAJWA LISCOMBETRUSTEE
Officer
4$0
LYNNE MYERSESQUIRE
Officer
4$0
JEANETTE SEXTONCHAPLIN
Officer
4$0
BECKY SPENCEEXHALTED RUL
Officer
10$0
BJ SULLIVANEST LECTURIN
Officer
4$0
SUSAN BECKETT YOUNGTILER
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2424 NW 23RD BLVD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605-2961
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BECKY SPENCE, 2424 NW 23RD BLVD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32605
Signed the 990
BECKY SPENCE, EXHALTED RULER
Phone
(352) 373-9990
Return prepared by
MICHAEL TURNER CPA LLC

Mission

THE LODGE RAISES MONEY TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN, VETERANS, AND THE LESS FORTUNATE INDIVIDUALS IN THE LOCAL AREA AND IN THE STATE.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO HELP PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ISSUES TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THEM AND THE COMMUNITY
    Expenses $389,937
  • GRANTS TO ASSIST VETERANS WITH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ISSUES.
  • GRANTS TO HELP YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY WITH A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING.
  • RAISE MONEY TO HELP WITH DISABLED CHILDREN IN FLOIDA BY PROVIDING A PHYSICAL THEREPY PROFESSIONAL WITH TOOLS TO ASSIST A DISADVANTAGED CHILD.
    Expenses $242,440

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-0521187
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)
$288,987
Income (IRS master file)
$814,235

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$814,235$793,248$288,987XML
990March 2024$454,076$442,759$269,257XML
990March 2023$403,081$383,936$261,586IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 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 59-0521187).

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 59-0521187.
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 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names BECKY SPENCE.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,746 (BONNIE MOTT, TREASURER).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $814,235, expenses of $793,248 and total assets of $288,987 at year end.

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