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Nonprofit · EIN 95-2829731

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2059 MOJAVE

Tax-exempt · MOJAVE, CA 93502

Financials

$47K$55K2023$57K$47K2024
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, 2025990$56,578$47,370$9,208$111,077$12,603$98,474
March 31, 2024990$46,852$55,071-$8,219$101,971$12,706$89,265
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,193
Program service revenue
$19,188
Investment income
$12
Net rental income
$1,000
Net income from sales of inventory
$15,543
Other revenue
$28,185

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,200
Occupancy
$6,156
Depreciation
$1,109

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$101,971
Total assets, end of year
$111,077
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,603
Net assets, end of year
$98,474
Land, buildings and equipment
$26,379
Net assets without donor restrictions
$79,777
Net assets with donor restrictions
$18,697
Gross receipts
$76,215
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1958
State of legal domicile
CA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOSEPH HODGKINSONEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
KIRA WAGNERLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRAVIS BEHRENSLECTURING KNIGH
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA BROOKSTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
LOU FIGUEROATrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
GENE IKOLATrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHNNIE RAY SIMSTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID CLEVELANDTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
NALOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
GEORGE F HODGKINSONSecretary
Officer
6$0
CYNTHIA HODGKINSONTreasurer
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIRA WAGNEREXALTED RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
JOSEPH HODGKINSONLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TRAVIS BEHRENSLECTURING KNIGH
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LINDA BROOKSTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
TODD SMITHTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHNNIE RAY SIMSTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
PAUL WAGNERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
GEORGE F HODGKINSONSecretary
Officer
6$0
CYNTHIA HODGKINSONTreasurer
Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3, MOJAVE, CA 93502-0003
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOSEPH HODGKINSON, PO BOX 3, MOJAVE, CA 93502
Signed the 990
GEORGE F HODGKINSON, Secretary
Phone
(661) 824-2240
Return prepared by
Perry Bunch & Johnston CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2829731 or by the name BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

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 its 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 Elks Share.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE LODGE OPERATES UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM, PROVIDING SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A BAR, RESTAURANT, AND MEETING HALL.

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 17, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
95-2829731
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)
$111,077
Income (IRS master file)
$76,215

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$56,578$47,370$111,077XML
990March 2024$46,852$55,071$101,971XML
990March 2023$56,116$47,416$108,532IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 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 95-2829731).

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 95-2829731.
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 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names JOSEPH HODGKINSON.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 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, 2025 it reported revenue of $56,578, expenses of $47,370 and total assets of $111,077 at year end.

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