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Nonprofit · EIN 22-1667371

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2116 WOODBRIDGE

Tax-exempt · WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095

Financials

$382K$362K2023$306K$411K2024$347K$404K2025
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$346,820$403,974-$57,154$927,726$325,766$601,960
March 31, 2025990 (amended)$306,008$411,246-$105,238$992,489$342,002$650,487
March 31, 2024990$381,650$362,445$19,205$1,087,000$337,436$749,564
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$45,834
Membership dues
$44,016
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$88
Net rental income
$75,263
Net income from fundraising events
$161,620
Net income from gaming
$11,597
Net income from sales of inventory
$52,320
Other revenue
$300,898

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$8,000
Other salaries and wages
$17,164
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,033
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,650
Depreciation
$44,274
Program services (functional)
$388,742
Management and general (functional)
$15,232

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$992,489
Total assets, end of year
$927,726
Total liabilities, end of year
$325,766
Net assets, end of year
$601,960
Land, buildings and equipment
$746,385
Net assets without donor restrictions
$498,914
Net assets with donor restrictions
$103,046
Gross receipts
$527,391
Employees
19
Volunteers
406
Year formed
1959
State of legal domicile
NJ

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
JOANN MOLNARTREASURER
Officer
5$4,000
PAULA KOPCHOSECRETARY
Officer
5$2,000
SCOT SCHROEDERTRUSTEE
Officer
3$0
ROY SANDKLEVESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
JAMIE CHICKEXALTED RULER
Officer
15$0
BRUCE HORVATHESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
JOHN FALCONETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ANTHONY CALANTONITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JIM KOPCHOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
WILLIAM SCHWABTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ANTHONY GIRGENTIESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAULA KOPCHOSECRETARY
Officer
5$4,000
JOANN MOLNARTREASURER
Officer
5$4,000
SCOT SCHROEDERTRUSTEE
Officer
3$0
ROY SANDKLEVESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
JAMIE CHICKESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
BRIAN MOLNAREXALTED RULER
Officer
15$0
BRUCE HORVATHESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
JOHN FALCONETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ANTHONY CALANTONITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JIM KOPCHOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
HANK HARTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOT SCHROEDERTRUSTEE
Officer
3$0
BRUCE HORVATHESTEEMED LECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
KAREN IMPERATRICEESTEEMED LEADING KNIGHT
Officer
5$0
BRIAN MOLNAREXALTED RULER
Officer
15$0
PAULA KOPCHOSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
JOANN MOLNARTREASURER
Officer
5$0
JAMIE CHICKESTEEMED LOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
2$0
ROBERT SNOWFIELDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
ANTHONY CALANTONITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JIM KOPCHOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
HANK HARTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
665 RAHWAY AVE, WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095-3551
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KAREN IMPERATRICE, 665 RAHWAY AVENUE, WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095
Signed the 990
JOANN MOLNAR, TREASURER
Phone
(732) 634-2116
Return prepared by
T AND T ACCOUNTING SERVICE

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR VARIOUS UNDERPRIVELEGED GROUPS, SUCH AS VETERANS, SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN, SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH PROGRAMS.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN & ADULTS- HELPING CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO WERE BORN WITH OR HAVE ACQUIRED DISABILITIES, HELP CAN BE IN THE FORM OF SPECIAL SHOES, WHEELCHAIRS, OR OTHER MEDICALLY NECESSARY TREATMENT OR EQUIPMENT. THE LODGE ALSO SUBSIDIZES EVENTS AND SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL SPECIAL NEEDS RESIDENTS. WE ARE ALSO CALLED UPON FOR SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS.
  • COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- THE LODGE PROVIDES SPONSORSHIPS, DONATIONS TO LOCAL YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS, OTHER LOCAL NON-FOR-PROFIT CLUBS, BOY SCOUTS, AND LOCAL 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATIONS.
  • FEED THE HUNGRY- THE LODGE DISTRIBUTES FOOD BASKETS ACROSS TOWN TO THE NEEDY FOR HOLIDAYS OR IF OTHERWISE REQUESTED. MANY DONATIONS WERE ALSO MADE TO OTHER NON-FOR-PROFIT GROUPS SUCH AS LOCAL SCHOOL PROJECTS, PBA, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS, BOY SCOUTS, ARMY OF HOPE, ETC.

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

IRS record

EIN
22-1667371
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)
$927,726
Income (IRS master file)
$527,391

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$346,820$403,974$927,726XML
990March 2025$306,008$411,246$992,489XML
990March 2024$381,650$362,445$1,087,000XML
990March 2023$333,125$398,322$859,604IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 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 22-1667371).

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 22-1667371.
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 KAREN IMPERATRICE.
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 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,000 (JOANN MOLNAR, TREASURER).
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 $346,820, expenses of $403,974 and total assets of $927,726 at year end.

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