Nonprofit · EIN 88-0109461
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2397 SPARKS
Tax-exempt · SPARKS, NV 89432
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $77,904 | $68,940 | $8,964 | $91,503 | $13,269 | $78,234 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $62,431 | $58,035 | $4,396 | $83,528 | $12,406 | $71,122 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $59,329 | $52,437 | $6,892 | $80,429 | $12,750 | $67,679 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,805
- Membership dues
- $11,537
- Program service revenue
- $1,856
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,926
- Other revenue
- $13,780
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $30,167
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,350
- Occupancy
- $3,335
- Other expenses
- $34,088
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $83,528
- Total assets, end of year
- $91,503
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,269
- Net assets, end of year
- $78,234
- Cash, savings and investments
- $55,180
- Land and buildings
- $10,265
- Gross receipts
- $88,272
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLAND MINOT | EXALTED RULER | 10 | $0 |
| JOHN BAILHACHE | LEADING KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR LIDSTROM | LOYAL KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA MURDOCK | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| NORA MAGAN | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| STAN STOLL | ESQUIRE | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBERTO | CHAPLAIN | 2 | $0 |
| DOLORES SCHULTZ | TILER | 2 | $0 |
| BRUCE JORGENSEN | TRUSTEE #1 | 2 | $0 |
| RON REHN | TRUSTEE #2 | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES HEFNER | TRUSTEE #3 | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH PAIVA | TRUSTEE #4 | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SETH HARTIGAN | EXALTED RULER | 10 | $0 |
| ROLAND MINOT | LEADING KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN BAILHACHE | LOYAL KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| DEBORAH DAVIS | LECTURING KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA MURDOCK | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| NORA MAGAN | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| STAN STOLL | ESQUIRE | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBERTO | CHAPLAIN | 2 | $0 |
| DARLENE SCHULTZ | TILER | 2 | $0 |
| CURTIS WRIGHT | TRUSTEE #1 | 2 | $0 |
| ARTHUR LIDSTROM | TRUSTEE #2 | 2 | $0 |
| RON REHN | TRUSTEE #3 | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE PAIVA | EXALTED RULER | 0 | $0 |
| SETH HARTIGAN | LEADING KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| ROLAND MINOT | LOYAL KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES ANGEL | LECTURING KNIGHT | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA MURDOCK | SECRETARY | 12 | $0 |
| NORA MAGAN | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| STAN STOLL | ESQUIRE | 2 | $0 |
| DENISE ROBERTO | CHAPLAIN | 2 | $0 |
| RICK LINNENBRINK | INNER GUARD | 2 | $0 |
| JON WILLIAMS | TILER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1257, SPARKS, NV 89432-1257
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LAURA MURDOCK, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (775) 358-2397
- Return prepared by
- DIPIETRO & THORNTON
Mission
ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR VARIOUS YOUTH AND VETERANS ACTIVITIES AND DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMS
Program accomplishments
- ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOR VARIOUS YOUTH AND VETERAN ACTIVITIES AND DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAMSgrants $32,805
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
- 88-0109461
- 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)
- $91,503
- Income (IRS master file)
- $88,272
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $77,904 | $68,940 | $91,503 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $62,431 | $58,035 | $83,528 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $59,329 | $52,437 | $80,429 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | 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 88-0109461).
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 88-0109461.
- 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 12 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 $77,904, expenses of $68,940 and total assets of $91,503 at year end.
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