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Nonprofit · EIN 22-1759440

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2304 CLOSTER

Tax-exempt · CLOSTER, NJ 07624

Financials

$206K$168K2023$229K$263K2024$179K$220K2025
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$178,725$220,372-$41,647$432,499$913$431,586
March 31, 2025990$229,240$263,389-$34,149$473,233$0$473,233
March 31, 2024990$206,437$167,933$38,504$507,382$0$507,382
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$21,857
Membership dues
$21,857
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$21,385
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,683
Net income from gaming
$71,536
Net income from sales of inventory
$59,147
Other revenue
$135,483

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$4,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,500
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,145
Occupancy
$28,517
Depreciation
$2,866
Program services (functional)
$89,752
Management and general (functional)
$130,620

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$473,233
Total assets, end of year
$432,499
Total liabilities, end of year
$913
Net assets, end of year
$431,586
Land, buildings and equipment
$101,282
Publicly traded securities
$250,913
Net assets without donor restrictions
$383,064
Net assets with donor restrictions
$48,522
Gross receipts
$391,772
Employees
8
Year formed
1998
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
THOMAS CORIZZITREASURER
Officer
2$2,500
STEPHEN LYNCHSECRETARY
Officer
2$2,000
JESSICA SCHOENEREXALTED RULE
Officer
2$0
BRIAN PIERRO JRLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
JOSEPH CORSOTYLER
Officer
1$0
BRIAN ZARSKIESQUIRE
Officer
1$0
WALTER DANKIEWICZLECTURING KN
Officer
1$0
TARA YANAGISAWALEADING KNIG
Officer
1$0
JOSEPH MUTICHAPLAIN
Officer
1$0
ALBERT ATTIANESEINNER GUARD
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHEN LYNCHSECRETARY
Officer
2$1,500
THOMAS CORIZZITREASURER
Officer
2$1,500
JESSICA SCHOENEREXALTED RULE
Officer
2$0
JESSICA MUTILOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
JOSEPH CORSOTYLER
Officer
1$0
BRIAN ZARSKIESQUIRE
Officer
1$0
WALTER DANKIEWICZLECTURING KN
Officer
1$0
TARA YANAGISAWALEADING KNIG
Officer
1$0
JOSEPH MUTICHAPLAIN
Officer
1$0
ALBERT ATTIANESEINNER GUARD
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHEN LYNCHSECRETARY
Officer
2$2,000
THOMAS CORIZZITREASURER
Officer
2$2,000
EDWARD MCKEONEXALTED RULE
Officer
2$0
JESSICA SCHOENERLEADING KNIG
Officer
1$0
JESSICA MUTILOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
SAUL RATCHICKTYLER
Officer
0.5$0
JOSEPH GRAYESQUIRE
Officer
0.5$0
WALTER DANLIEWICZINNER GUARD
Officer
0.5$0
TARA YANAGISAWALECTURING KN
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
148 RAILROAD AVE, CLOSTER, NJ 07624-1910
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JESSICA SCHOENER, 195 LEXINGTON AVE, DUMONT, NJ 07628
Signed the 990
JESSICA SCHOENER, EXALTED RULER
Phone
(201) 767-9772
Return prepared by
WILLIAM COLTHART CPA LLC

Mission

TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WELFARE THROUGH VARIOUS DONATIONS AND ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • VARIOUS DONATIONS AND ASSITANCE TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTANCE, YOUTH ACTIVITIES VETERANS ETC
    Expenses $86,757
  • Expenses $2,995

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
22-1759440
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)
$432,499
Income (IRS master file)
$391,772

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$178,725$220,372$432,499XML
990March 2025$229,240$263,389$473,233XML
990March 2024$206,437$167,933$507,382XML
990March 2023$162,385$175,301$468,878IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 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 22-1759440).

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 22-1759440.
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 JESSICA SCHOENER.
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 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,500 (THOMAS CORIZZI, 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 $178,725, expenses of $220,372 and total assets of $432,499 at year end.

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