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Nonprofit · EIN 61-0131403

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 545 HOPKINSVILLE

Tax-exempt · HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42241

Financials

$140K$134K2023$99K$111K2024$125K$137K2025
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$124,649$136,889-$12,240$84,279$56,086$28,193
March 31, 2025990-EZ$99,339$111,193-$11,854$87,839$47,406$40,433
March 31, 2024990-EZ$139,955$133,555$6,400$91,368$39,081$52,287
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,534
Membership dues
$3,150
Program service revenue
$100,346
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,619

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,314
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,200
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,200
Occupancy
$113,816
Printing, publications and postage
$3,359

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$87,839
Total assets, end of year
$84,279
Total liabilities, end of year
$56,086
Net assets, end of year
$28,193
Cash, savings and investments
$65,545
Land and buildings
$18,734
Gross receipts
$199,650

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
MERI SOLBERGTREASURER10$2,400
VICTORIA LONGSECRETARY10$1,800
ROBERT CRAWFORDEXAULTED RULER10$0
JEFF BRANSONLEADING KNIGHT10$0
CONNIE MATTHEWSLOYAL KNIGHT10$0
JAMES GENCOLECTURING KNIGHT10$0
MIKE MATTHEWSHEAD TRUSTEE10$0
MARK LONGTRUSTEE10$0
LEA FISHERTRUSTEE10$0
STEVE ROGERSTRUSTEE10$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MERI SOLBERGTREASURER10$2,400
VICTORIA LONGSECRETARY10$1,800
ROBERT CRAWFORDEXAULTED RULER10$0
JEFF BRANSONLEADING KNIGHT10$0
CONNIE MATTHEWSLOYAL KNIGHT10$0
JAMES GENCOLECTURING KNIGHT10$0
MIKE MATTHEWSHEAD TRUSTEE10$0
MARK LONGTRUSTEE10$0
LEA FISHERTRUSTEE10$0
STEVE ROGERSTRUSTEE10$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MERI SOLBERGTREASURER10$2,400
JULIA SANDERSSECRETARY10$800
VICTORIA LONGSECRETARY10$550
ROBERT CRAWFORDEXAULTED RULER10$0
JEFF BRANSONLEADING KNIGHT10$0
CONNIE MATTHEWSLOYAL KNIGHT10$0
JAMES GENCOLECTURING KNIGHT10$0
MIKE MATTHEWSHEAD TRUSTEE10$0
LANA MARTINTRUSTEE10$0
RALPH LANCASTERTRUSTEE10$0
STEVE ROGERSTRUSTEE10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 368, HOPKINSVILLE, KY 42241-0368
Signed the 990-EZ
MERI SOLBERG, TREASURER
Return prepared by
CAMPBELL ACCOUNTING

Mission

PROVIDING CHARITY

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR MEETINGS AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO CHARITIES AND MEMBERS IN NEED.

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
61-0131403
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)
$84,279
Income (IRS master file)
$199,650

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$124,649$136,889$84,279XML
990-EZMarch 2025$99,339$111,193$87,839XML
990-EZMarch 2024$139,955$133,555$91,368XML
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 61-0131403).

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 61-0131403.
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-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 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,400 (MERI SOLBERG, TREASURER).
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 $124,649, expenses of $136,889 and total assets of $84,279 at year end.

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