Nonprofit · EIN 15-0243172
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 33 UTICA
Tax-exempt · UTICA, NY 13502
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $171,240 | $250,159 | -$78,919 | $471,414 | $18,644 | $452,770 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $163,020 | $220,760 | -$57,740 | $529,151 | $0 | $529,151 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $216,979 | $220,090 | -$3,111 | $555,587 | $0 | $555,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $20,413
- Membership dues
- $19,183
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,181
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,467
- Net income from gaming
- $39,389
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $65,737
- Other revenue
- $149,646
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,215
- Other salaries and wages
- $45,092
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $50,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,391
- Occupancy
- $89,412
- Depreciation
- $21,516
- Program services (functional)
- $250,159
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $529,151
- Total assets, end of year
- $471,414
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,644
- Net assets, end of year
- $452,770
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $352,816
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $429,209
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,561
- Gross receipts
- $249,989
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 1950
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL MCNAMARA | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN FELSKI | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARY ANN ETIENNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROMANOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAVID BARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL CARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EDWARD GRIFFITHS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CORY O'CONNOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICKIE FORD | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DANIEL MCNAMARA | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARY ANN ETIENNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROMANOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAVID BARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL CARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EDWARD GRIFFITHS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CORY O'CONNOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICKIE FORD | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| FRANK EMMERICH | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARY ANN ETIENNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| STEPHEN ROMANOW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DAVID BARR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL CARSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| EDWARD GRIFFITHS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL BUTLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CORY O'CONNOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1315 CHAMPLIN AVE, UTICA, NY 13502-3615
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DANIEL MCNAMARA, 1315 CHAMPLIN AVE, UTICA, NY 13502
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN ROMANOW, TREASURER
- Phone
- (315) 733-2377
- Website
- WWW.ELKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JEFFREY W HANRETTY CPA & ASSOCIATES
Mission
THE UTICA BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WHICH SUPPORTS MEMBERS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IT IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE "LODGE SYSTEM."
Program accomplishments
- TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND ITS' MEMBERS THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING DONATIONS AND CHARITIES, FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
- TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND ITS' MEMBERS THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING DONATIONS AND CHARITIES, FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
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
- 15-0243172
- 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)
- $471,414
- Income (IRS master file)
- $249,989
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $171,240 | $250,159 | $471,414 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $163,020 | $220,760 | $529,151 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $216,979 | $220,090 | $555,587 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $246,923 | $219,944 | $572,529 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | 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 15-0243172).
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 15-0243172.
- 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 DANIEL MCNAMARA.
- 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 9 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 $171,240, expenses of $250,159 and total assets of $471,414 at year end.
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