Nonprofit · EIN 71-0291344
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 341 FORT SMITH
Tax-exempt · FORT SMITH, AR 72903
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $60,310 | $52,026 | $8,284 | $136,396 | $20,408 | $115,988 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $54,776 | $46,738 | $8,038 | $125,415 | $17,711 | $107,704 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $53,730 | $47,995 | $5,735 | $114,767 | $15,101 | $99,666 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,438
- Membership dues
- $7,649
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $81
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,457
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $28,329
- Other revenue
- $356
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,890
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,057
- Occupancy
- $17,125
- Printing, publications and postage
- $359
- Other expenses
- $14,595
- Program services (functional)
- $12,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $125,415
- Total assets, end of year
- $136,396
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,408
- Net assets, end of year
- $115,988
- Cash, savings and investments
- $62,506
- Land and buildings
- $67,786
- Gross receipts
- $84,642
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Vanderpluym | Exalted Ruler | 20 | $0 |
| Renona Crowden | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Shannon Seyler | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Cheryl Higginbotham | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Tina Chavis | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Sue Arter | Esquire | 2 | $0 |
| Jan Stone | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Donna Sims | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Jerry Bollin | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Bryan Brown | Inner Guard | 1 | $0 |
| Stan Stone | Chaplain | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Bollin | Exalted Ruler | 20 | $0 |
| Shelia Amos | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Renona Crowden | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Cheryl Higginbotham | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Tina Chavis | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Sue Arter | Esquire | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Cherosky | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Don Chavis | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Donna Sims | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Shannon Seylor | Inner Guard | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy McNabb | Chaplain | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Bollin | Exalted Ruler | 20 | $0 |
| Jan Stone | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Shelia Amos | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Cheryl Higginbotham | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Tina Chavis | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Sue Arter | Esquire | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Cherosky | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Don Chavis | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Chuck Allen | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Tom Patton | Inner Guard | 1 | $0 |
| Stan Stone | Chaplin | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5504 MASSARD RD, FORT SMITH, AR 72903-6627
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Tina Chavis, Treasurer
- Phone
- (479) 478-1060
Mission
Benevolent Organization supporting primarily Veterans and Children
Program accomplishments
- Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club cash donation to assist with boys and girls uniforms and banners for sports programs. Serves 750 plus children. Purchase of 250 metal water bottles for students at Howard Elementary in Fort Smith Arkansas due to non working water fountains.Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
- Manes and Miracles equine assisted therapy center cash donation to help with the purchase of a software system. Serves approximately 150 children and individuals per week with developmental disabilities.Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace cash donation to buy construction material, mattresses and bedding for children currently sleeping on floors. This donation assisted with the build of 16 beds at $250 each and also included home deliveries. Organization members helped with building and home set up.Expenses $3,500 · grants $3,500
- Hope Campus cash donation to assist with job equipment for Veterans.Expenses $1,000 · grants $1,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 71-0291344
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1972
- 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)
- $136,396
- Income (IRS master file)
- $84,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $60,310 | $52,026 | $136,396 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $54,776 | $46,738 | $125,415 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $53,730 | $47,995 | $114,767 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | 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 71-0291344).
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 71-0291344.
- 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 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 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- 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 $60,310, expenses of $52,026 and total assets of $136,396 at year end.
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