Nonprofit · EIN 11-3736826
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2840 LITTLE RIVER
Tax-exempt · LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $246,506 | $198,138 | $48,368 | $196,975 | $45,257 | $151,718 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $209,927 | $103,005 | $106,922 | $314,627 | $41,277 | $273,350 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $203,134 | $148,333 | $54,801 | $242,926 | $0 | $242,926 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $99,525
- Membership dues
- $84,838
- Program service revenue
- $1,850
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,208
- Net income from gaming
- $2,561
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $113,998
- Other revenue
- $145,131
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,338
- Benefits paid to members
- $7,446
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Occupancy
- $42,005
- Program services (functional)
- $7,446
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,627
- Total assets, end of year
- $196,975
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $45,257
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,718
- Gross unrelated business income
- $767
- Gross receipts
- $402,117
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELORIS MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DONNA DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JAMES KIELTY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| KENNETH PLOTTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PAM EARLEY | EXALTED RULER Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELORIS MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DONNA DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JAMES KIELTY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| KENNETH PLOTTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PAM EARLEY | EXALTED RULER Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELORIS MORRIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DONNA DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JAMES KIELTY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| KENNETH PLOTTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| PAM EARLEY | EXALTED RULER Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 521, LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566-0521
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBERT E THOMPSON, PO BOX 521, Little River, SC 29566
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT E THOMPSON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (843) 997-8968
- Return prepared by
- CAROLINAS BOOKKEEPING AND TAXES LLC
Mission
TO INCLUDE 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
Program accomplishments
- VETERANS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPECIAL EVENT FOR VITETNAM ERA VETERANS, LUNCHES FOR VETERANS LIVING IN NURSING HOMES, OTHER RELATED VETERANS ACTIVITIESExpenses $7,446 · revenue $1,850
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 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 11-3736826
- 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)
- $196,975
- Income (IRS master file)
- $402,117
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $246,506 | $198,138 | $196,975 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $216,327 | $103,005 | $314,627 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $203,134 | $148,333 | $242,926 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $367,259 | $178,723 | $164,194 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $141,717 | $123,772 | $603,223 | 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 11-3736826).
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 11-3736826.
- 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 ROBERT E THOMPSON.
- 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 5 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 $246,506, expenses of $198,138 and total assets of $196,975 at year end.
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