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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0147062

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 808 SALIDA

Tax-exempt · SALIDA, CO 81201

Financials

$276K$243K2023$250K$256K2024$250K$247K2025
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$250,106$246,879$3,227$221,695$4,968$216,727
March 31, 2025990$249,764$256,068-$6,304$218,358$6,358$212,000
March 31, 2024990$275,796$243,282$32,514$232,567$14,198$218,369
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$63,418
Membership dues
$49,782
Program service revenue
$34,800
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$2,335
Net income from gaming
$65,851
Net income from sales of inventory
$83,702
Other revenue
$151,888

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$31,493
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$18,618
Other salaries and wages
$64,329
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$91,867
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$310
Occupancy
$66,426
Travel
$3,631
Program services (functional)
$60,560
Management and general (functional)
$186,319

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$218,358
Total assets, end of year
$221,695
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,968
Net assets, end of year
$216,727
Land, buildings and equipment
$42,390
Net assets without donor restrictions
$192,981
Net assets with donor restrictions
$23,746
Gross receipts
$508,674
Employees
17
Year formed
1991
State of legal domicile
CO

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
BRANDI PUGHTREASURER
Officer
20$9,309
JAMES DELUCASECRETARY
Officer
20$9,309
PATRICIA ARTHUREXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
DAVID VIGILLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
EDWARD ALLOYLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
CHRISTY PAQUETTELECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
LEE BOWDENTRUSTEE
Officer
10$0
MARK GORMANTRUSTEE
Officer
10$0
LANA GAALAASTRUSTEE
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRANDI PUGHTREASURER
Officer
20$9,709
JAMES DELUCASECRETARY
Officer
20$9,709
SABRINA PALKOTRUSTEE
Officer
10$8,791
WILLIAM MORRISEXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
EDWARD ALLOYLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
PATRICIA ARTHURLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
MARK GORMANTRUSTEE
Officer
10$0
ANGELINA SANCHEZTRUSTEE
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES DELUCASECRETARY
Officer
20$6,872
SABRINA PALKOTRUSTEE
Officer
10$5,043
BRANDI PUGHTREASURER
Officer
20$3,371
DESIREE CAINTRUSTEE
Officer
10$2,011
LANA GAALAASEXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
BRENDA BEACHLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
SHANNON CULPTRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
JILL WHITELECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
WILLIAM MORRISLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 967, SALIDA, CO 81201-0967
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Patricia Arthur, PO Box 967, Salida, CO 81201
Signed the 990
Brandi Pugh, Treasurer
Phone
(719) 539-6976
Return prepared by
Self - Unpaid

Mission

Fraternal organization - purpose to serve veterans, youth, the community, and others.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • ELKS CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM - THE LODGE PROVIDED FOOD AND TOYS TO APPROXIMATELY 150 FAMILIES DURING THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
    Expenses $9,794 · revenue $8,739
  • ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION/GRANTS - THE LODGE RECIEVES GRANTS FROM THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION WHICH WE THEN USE TO FURTHER COMMUNITY PROJECTS. This year we provided gloves, hats, and boots to the local preschool, provided support to the elementary parents association to assist in youth events, contributed to the local Shop with a Cop program where children positively engage with law enforcement while picking out presents for their families, provided resources to our local emergency response fund, and provided support to Places to Age which provides care for elderly individuals in the community and provided additional resources to community members facing food insecurity . Our members also donate to the Elks National Foundation through the lodge which provides for similar community engagement throughout the country.
    Expenses $11,596 · grants $2,400 · revenue $10,270
  • YOUTH ACTIVITIES/SCHOLARSHIPS - The lodge raises money for various youth events throughout the year including grants from the state elks association which we use to help children who in need with school supplies, clothes, and necessities as well as supporting our local hoop shoot and scouting programs. The lodge also provides scholarships to graduating seniors in surrounding communities.
    Expenses $4,099 · grants $1,000 · revenue $2,266

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
84-0147062
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)
$221,695
Income (IRS master file)
$508,674

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$250,106$246,879$221,695XML
990March 2025$249,764$256,068$218,358XML
990March 2024$275,796$243,282$232,567XML
990March 2023$252,577$207,641$198,035IRS
990March 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 84-0147062).

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 84-0147062.
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 Patricia Arthur.
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 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,309 (BRANDI PUGH, TREASURER).
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 $250,106, expenses of $246,879 and total assets of $221,695 at year end.

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