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Nonprofit · EIN 59-0948317

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as PERRY LODGE 1851

Tax-exempt · PERRY, FL 32348

Financials

$350K$378K2023$431K$436K2024$453K$248K2025
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$453,358$248,022$205,336$703,015$83,516$619,499
March 31, 2025990$430,649$436,099-$5,450$572,551$183,448$389,103
March 31, 2024990$350,327$377,698-$27,371$540,542$145,906$394,636
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$178,674
Membership dues
$56,167
Program service revenue
$134,688
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$979
Other revenue
$139,996

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$7,200
Other salaries and wages
$53,564
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$66,987
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,412
Occupancy
$51,650
Depreciation
$10,999
Program services (functional)
$231,577
Management and general (functional)
$16,445

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$572,551
Total assets, end of year
$703,015
Total liabilities, end of year
$83,516
Net assets, end of year
$619,499
Land, buildings and equipment
$558,062
Gross unrelated business income
$23,562
Gross receipts
$454,151
Employees
20
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1952
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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EARLINE NEELEYSECRETARY
Officer
20$4,800
TASHA SMITHTREASURER
Officer
20$2,400
FELISA CALHOUNEXALTED RULER
Officer
6$0
JEANNE HARDENLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
6$0
JOSH TEDDERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
6$0
BRIAN ALLBRITTONLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
6$0
DAVID HARDENESQUIRE
Officer
4$0
DARNELLE MCLEODCHAPLAIN
Officer
4$0
JOHN JACKKSONINNER GUARD
Officer
4$0
BETH BENTONTILER
Officer
4$0
WINTON ALBRITTONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
NEEL FONDATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
R AL SMITHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
KAREN WILLIAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
MARIE OSTEENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK WIGGINSPRESIDING JUSTICE
Trustee or director
4$0
CLINE MOOREMEDIATOR
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EARLINE NEELEYSECRETARY
Officer
20$4,800
BETH BENTONTREASURER
Officer
20$2,709
ERIC HODGEEXALTED RULER
Officer
6$0
FELISA CALHOUNLEADING KNIGHT
Officer, Key employee
6$0
JEANNE HARDENLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
6$0
JOSH TEDDERLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
6$0
DAVID HARDENESQUIRE
Officer
4$0
R AL SMITHCHAPLAIN
Officer
4$0
GORDON BROWNINNER GUARD
Officer
4$0
VERA HOWELLTILER
Officer
4$0
WINTON ALBRITTONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
NEEL FONDATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
TASHA SMITHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
JOSEPH WHIDDONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
SYLVIA ELLANSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
MARK WIGGINSPRESIDING JUSTICE
Trustee or director
4$0
CLINE MOOREMEDIATOR
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
EARLINE NEELEYSECRETARY
Officer
20$0$4,800
BETH BENTONTREASURER
Officer
20$0$2,400
ERIC HODGEEXALTED RULER
Officer
6$0$0
FELISA CALHOUNLEADING KNIGHT
Officer, Key employee
6$0$0
JEANNE HARDENLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
6$0$0
JOSH TEDDERLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
6$0$0
DAVID HARDENESQUIRE
Officer
4$0$0
R AL SMITHCHAPLAIN
Officer
4$0$0
GORDON BROWNINNER GUARD
Officer
4$0$0
VERA HOWELLTILER
Officer
4$0$0
WINTON ALBRITTONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0$0
NEEL FONDATRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0$0
TASHA SMITHTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0$0
JOSEPH WHIDDONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0$0
SYLVIA ELLANSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0$0
MARK WIGGINSPRESIDING JUSTICE
Trustee or director
4$0$0
CLINE MOOREMEDIATOR
Trustee or director
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 986, PERRY, FL 32348-0986
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TASHA SMITH, PO BOX 965, PERRY, FL 32348
Signed the 990
TASHA SMITH, TREASURER
Phone
(850) 223-3954
Return prepared by
C Luther Pickels & Associates

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE O.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATION OF RECREATIONAL AND DINING FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS
  • GRAND LODGE AND STATE ASSESSMENTS
  • CHARITIES PRIMARILY FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND YOUTH REHABILITATION
  • ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES TO SUPPORT ABOVE PRIMARY FUNCTIONS.

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

IRS record

EIN
59-0948317
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$703,015
Income (IRS master file)
$454,151

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$453,358$248,022$703,015XML
990March 2025$430,649$436,099$572,551IRS
990March 2024$350,327$377,698$540,542XML
990March 2023$331,625$355,312$561,640IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 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 59-0948317).

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 59-0948317.
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 TASHA SMITH.
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 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,800 (EARLINE NEELEY, SECRETARY).
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 $453,358, expenses of $248,022 and total assets of $703,015 at year end.

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