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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5107123

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2846 FOUNTAIN HILLS

Tax-exempt · FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ 85268

Financials

$167K$116K2023$293K$250K2025
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$292,521$249,894$42,627$244,816$58,211$186,605
March 31, 2024990$166,864$116,072$50,792$168,579$25,686$142,893
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$108,071
Membership dues
$28,920
Program service revenue
$1,116
Investment income
$486
Net gain from sales of assets
-$250
Net income from fundraising events
$32,500
Net income from gaming
$9,989
Net income from sales of inventory
$139,718
Other revenue
$182,848

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,400
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,304
Occupancy
$51,432
Depreciation
$5,366

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$182,280
Total assets, end of year
$244,816
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,211
Net assets, end of year
$186,605
Land, buildings and equipment
$119,976
Net assets without donor restrictions
$175,543
Net assets with donor restrictions
$11,062
Gross receipts
$368,218
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

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
DESIREE MANTZSecretary
Officer
20$2,400
RUSS BONAGUIDIPAST TREASURER
Trustee or director
10$1,400
STACY BRAUNTreasurer
Officer
30$600
JAMES BEISCHELTrustee CHAIR
Trustee or director
10$0
JODY KNAPPTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
DANNY BOYCETrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN ENGELSTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
SUE MODRAKLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
CINDY BACKESLECTUR KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
JULIE MOETrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
JUDY BEISCHELTrustee
Officer
10$0
WILLIAM PAGEAUEXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVE PETERSONSecretary
Officer
25$2,400
GREG THOMASTreasurer
Officer
25$2,400
JODY KNAPPTrustee CHAIR
Trustee or director
5$0
CHRISTIAN HEINTZTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
SUE MODRAKTILER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANE LIENEMANNTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
JOHN ENGELSLEAD KNIGHT
Trustee or director
3$0
RUSS BONAGUIDITRSTEE SEC
Trustee or director
5$0
CINDY BACKESTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
BILL BACKESINNER GUARD
Officer
1$0
DOTTIE CHRISTOPHERSONLECTUR KNIGHT
Officer
3$0
CAROLE LONGCHAPLAIN
Officer
1$0
JIM BEISCHELLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
3$0
JUDITH BEISCHELEXALTED RULER
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16726 E EL PUEBLO BLVD STE B, FOUNTAIN HLS, AZ 85268-2581
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
STACY BRAUN, 16725 E EL PUEBLO BLVD B, FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ 85268
Signed the 990
STACY BRAUN, Treasurer
Phone
(612) 309-4012
Return prepared by
TESS L RIDGWAY CPA

Mission

To perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care Elks Share.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE LODGE PROMOTED THE WELFARE OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH A CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE FOR NEEDY CHILDREN FOLLOWED BY A CHRISTMAS PARTY.
  • THE WELFARE OF VETERANS WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH MULTIPLE DRIVES RESULTING IN DONATIONS TO VETERANS GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
  • THE LODGE PROMOTED THE WELFARE OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
  • THE LODGE SUPPORTED INVOLVEMENT IN OTHER COMMUNITY 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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5107123
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$244,816
Income (IRS master file)
$368,218

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$292,521$249,894$244,816XML
990March 2024$166,864$116,072$168,579XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2020–––IRS
990March 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 20-5107123).

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 20-5107123.
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.
Are donations to BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
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 STACY BRAUN.
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 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,400 (DESIREE MANTZ, Secretary).
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 $292,521, expenses of $249,894 and total assets of $244,816 at year end.

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