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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0142740

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 194 BELLINGHAM

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

Financials

$93K$120K2023$107K$110K2024$116K$119K2025
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$116,146$118,579-$2,433$333,535$58,686$274,849
March 31, 2025990$106,653$110,408-$3,755$325,493$81,783$243,710
March 31, 2024990$93,385$119,994-$26,609$317,511$73,090$244,421
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,503
Membership dues
$16,150
Program service revenue
$20,901
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$22,828
Net income from sales of inventory
$36,914
Other revenue
$59,742

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$29,970
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$33,563
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,648
Occupancy
$39,795
Depreciation
$1,943
Program services (functional)
$118,579

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$325,493
Total assets, end of year
$333,535
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,686
Net assets, end of year
$274,849
Land, buildings and equipment
$278,998
Net assets without donor restrictions
$232,543
Net assets with donor restrictions
$42,306
Gross unrelated business income
$3,357
Gross receipts
$153,939
Employees
5
Volunteers
36

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
BONNIE BREITMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
DAVE KERSETTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
SALLY MCCREIGHTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
JANET BARBERSECRETARY
Officer
25$0
MARY BOYLETILER
Officer
4$0
BILL CASEEXALTED RULE
Officer
25$0
CHERYL GRENINGERLECTURING KN
Officer
4$0
DONNA HAWKINSLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
4$0
MYRON HAWKINSLEADING KNIG
Officer
4$0
FRANCINE KINCAIDCHAPLIN
Officer
4$0
LEO SCHMAKERINNER GUARD
Officer
4$0
ERICH STENGERESQUIRE
Officer
4$0
DONNA TOWETREASURER
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TROY ADAMSLEADING KNIG
Trustee or director, Officer
14$0
BONNIE BREITMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
MICHAEL GRENINGERLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
18$0
BILL HORATTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SALLY MCCREIGHTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
JUDY ADAMSLECTURING KN
Officer
14$0
KEN BOYLETREASURER
Officer
18$0
BILL CASEEXALTED RULE
Officer
25$0
DONNA TOWSECRETARY
Officer
18$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONNA TOWSECRETARY
Officer
12$800
JUDY ADAMSTILER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
TROY ADAMSLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
BONNIE BREITMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
HARRY ELLISLEADING KNIG
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
MICHAEL GRENINGERLECTURING KN
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
FRANCINE KINCAIDCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
SALLY MCCREIGHTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
ERICH STENGERESQUIRE
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
LEO SCHUMAKERTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
6$0
BILL CASEEXALTED RULE
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
710 SAMISH WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-2904
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BILL CASE, 710 SAMISH WAY, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
Signed the 990
BILL CASE, EXALTED RULER
Phone
(360) 733-3333
Return prepared by
LENTZ & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF IT'S MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT, THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND SHARE.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE LODGE FUNCTIONS AS A CENTRAL MEETING POINT FOR ITS MEMBERS TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR BROTHERHOOD, CHARITY, AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNTY.
    Expenses $118,579

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
91-0142740
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$333,535
Income (IRS master file)
$153,939

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$116,146$118,579$333,535XML
990March 2025$106,653$110,408$325,493XML
990March 2024$93,385$119,994$317,511XML
990March 2023$100,227$119,454$320,056IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2019–––IRS
990March 2018–––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 91-0142740).

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 91-0142740.
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 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 BILL CASE.
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 13 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 $116,146, expenses of $118,579 and total assets of $333,535 at year end.

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