Nonprofit · EIN 74-2671280
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2279 NEW BRAUNFELS
Tax-exempt · NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $286,591 | $272,652 | $13,939 | $354,399 | $50,442 | $303,957 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $352,214 | $374,950 | -$22,736 | $352,285 | $46,437 | $305,848 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $212,818 | $237,121 | -$24,303 | $359,470 | $53,472 | $305,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $80,970
- of which government grants
- $10,500
- Membership dues
- $47,249
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3
- Net rental income
- $55,367
- Net income from fundraising events
- $88,050
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $62,201
- Other revenue
- $205,618
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,127
- Other salaries and wages
- $108,496
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $114,803
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,973
- Accounting fees
- $2,073
- Occupancy
- $41,078
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $352,285
- Total assets, end of year
- $354,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,442
- Net assets, end of year
- $303,957
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100,161
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $267,859
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $36,098
- Gross receipts
- $459,259
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TIM BEER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DAILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TERRY DAWSON | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMES DENTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THILO HERDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PEGGY MARTIN | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEVE MUNCASTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NANCY SIMPSON | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHRIS SNYDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DANTON TOWNSEND | EXALTUED RUL Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE BEER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $1,600 |
| THILO HERDA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $350 |
| TIM BEER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN DAILEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY DAWSON | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES DENTON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PEGGY MARTIN | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE MUNCASTER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY SIMPSON | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHRIS SNYDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANTON TOWNSEND | EXALTUED RUL Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Muncaster | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Peggy Martin | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Jacobson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Snyder | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Edison Bryant | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Danton Townsend | Exalted Ruler Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Nancy Simpson | Leading Knight Officer | 2 | $0 |
| James Denton | Loyal Knight Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Meyer | Lecturing Knight Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Junker | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Mark Welch | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 353 S SEGUIN AVE, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130-5120
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NANCY SIMPSON, 353 SOUTH SEGUIN ST, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
- Signed the 990
- NANCY SIMPSON, LEADING KNIGHT
- Phone
- (830) 625-5217
- Return prepared by
- ELTON M RENEAU & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO CARRY ON FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM, THE NET INCOME OF WHICH IS USED EXCLUSEIVELY FOR BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YOUTH ACTIVITIES, DRUG AWARENESS, YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP, ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL CHARITIES, VETERAN PROGRAMS, AMERICANISM, AND SUPPORT TO STATE MAJOR PROJECTS.
Program accomplishments
- TO CARRY ON FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM, THE NET INCOME OF WHICH IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YOUTH ACTIVITIIES, DRUG AWARENESS, YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP, ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL CHARITIES, VETERAN PROGRAMS, AMERICANISM, AND SUPPORT TO STATE MAJOR PROJECT.
- TO CARRY ON FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE LODGE SYSEM, THE NET INCOME OF WHICH IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YOUTH ACTIVITIES, DRUG AWARENESS, YOUTH SCHOLORSHIP, ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL CHARITIES, VETERAL PROGRAMS, AMERICANISM, AND SUPPORT TO MAJOR PROJECTS.
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
- 74-2671280
- 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)
- $354,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $459,259
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $286,591 | $272,652 | $354,399 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $352,214 | $374,950 | $352,285 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $212,818 | $237,121 | $359,470 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $200,924 | $141,685 | $401,968 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 74-2671280).
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 74-2671280.
- 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 NANCY SIMPSON.
- 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; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- 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 $286,591, expenses of $272,652 and total assets of $354,399 at year end.
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