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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0003895

ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC

Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85740

Financials

$699K$783K2023$652K$875K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$652,248$874,749-$222,501$6,897,202$42,643$6,854,559
March 31, 2024990$699,232$783,461-$84,229$7,080,864$36,644$7,044,220
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$373,963
Membership dues
$6,061
Program service revenue
$6,200
Investment income
$159,996
Net gain from sales of assets
-$174,060
Net income from fundraising events
$110,038
Net income from sales of inventory
$2,051
Other revenue
$112,089

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$631,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,000
Other salaries and wages
$29,380
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$86,622
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,352
Occupancy
$12,700
Travel
$21,390
Depreciation
$10,436
Program services (functional)
$771,402
Management and general (functional)
$103,347

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,865,962
Total assets, end of year
$6,897,202
Total liabilities, end of year
$42,643
Net assets, end of year
$6,854,559
Land, buildings and equipment
$425,660
Publicly traded securities
$6,344,202
Gross receipts
$712,877
Employees
0
Volunteers
110
Year formed
1959
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD ROSSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$50,000
MICHAEL GIANETTADIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN FULLERDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
RANDY APPELDIRECTOR/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LARRY BODWELLDIRECTOR/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
STEVE LIKEEAST DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
DENNIS HOLTNORTH DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
LARRY LEGGENORTH DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
ALFRED SKORUPSKISOUTH DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD ROSSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
40$50,000
KEN ADAMSDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JOHN E FULLERDIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
RANDY APPELDIRECTOR/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
HANK THONNARDDIRECTOR/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DENNIS APPELEAST DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
DENNIS HOLTNORTH DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
LARRY LEGGENORTH DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0
MICHAEL GIANNETTASOUTH DISTRICT BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 36570, TUCSON, AZ 85740-6570
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD ROSS, PO BOX 91560, TUCSON, AZ 85752
Signed the 990
RICHARD ROSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(520) 326-0556
Return prepared by
PAMELA K WESTER

Mission

AEMPS MISSION IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAS CHILDRENS RESEARCH CENTER AND OTHER LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, AEMP MAINTAINS AND OPERATES A YOUTH CAMP IN GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHILDERNS RESEARCH CENTER MAJOR PROJECTS GOAL IS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDERN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH UNVERSITY OF AZ CHILDERNS RESEARCH CENTER AND OTHER LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES
    Expenses $701,130 · grants $600,000
  • ARIZONA ELKS YOUTH CAMP THE GOAL IS TO BENEFIT THE YOUTH OF ARIZONA THROUGH MAINTAINING AND MAKING AVAILABLE CAMP FACILITIES IN THE SIERRA ANCHA MOUNTAIN RANGE IN ARIZONA. THE CAMP IS MADE AVAILABLE TO YOUTH GROUPS DESCRIBED AS BOY SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, BROWNIES, EXPLORERS, CAMP FIRE GIRLS, 4-H, CASA, CHURCH GROUPS AND OTHER SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS. THE CAMP IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FAMILY REUNIONS.
    Expenses $39,272
  • COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS ARE REWARDED IN $1,000 GRANTS TO VARIOUS ARIZONA ELK LODGES. THESE GRANTS BENEFIT YOUTH PROGRAMS. RECIPIENTS ARE 501 ( C ) 3 ORGANIZATIONS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDING OR FUNDING FROM THE UNITED WAY.
    Expenses $31,000

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
86-0003895
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Hospital or medical research organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1938
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,897,202
Income (IRS master file)
$712,877

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$652,248$874,749$6,897,202XML
990March 2024$699,232$783,461$7,080,864XML
990March 2023$1,090,548$750,214$6,845,673IRS
990March 2022$955,588$642,833$7,581,052IRS
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 86-0003895).

Questions about ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC

What is the EIN of ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC is 86-0003895.
Is ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.
Are donations to ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC 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 ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names RICHARD ROSS.
Who are the officers and directors of ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (RICHARD ROSS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ARIZONA ELKS MAJOR PROJECTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $652,248, expenses of $874,749 and total assets of $6,897,202 at year end.

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