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Nonprofit · EIN 23-0721935

IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

Also known as 224 JOHN A WATTS LODGE

Tax-exempt · CHESTER, PA 19013

Financials

$211K$209K2022$178K$177K2023$175K$174K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$175,472$174,370$1,102$206,036$0$206,036
December 31, 2023990$178,301$177,262$1,039$201,197$0$201,197
December 31, 2022990$210,908$209,025$1,883$240,078$0$240,078
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$175,472
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$75,109
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$400
Occupancy
$14,311
Program services (functional)
$174,370

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$201,197
Total assets, end of year
$206,036
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$206,036
Land, buildings and equipment
$200,158
Net assets without donor restrictions
$206,036
Gross receipts
$175,472
Employees
0
Year formed
1924
State of legal domicile
PA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BROTHER LEROY WOODPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BROTHER LEROY WOODPRESIDENT
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BROTHER LEROY WOODPRESIDENT
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1909 W 3RD ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-2809
In care of
% LEROY WOOD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEROY WOOD, 1909 WEST 3RD STREET, CHESTER, PA 19013
Signed the 990
LEROY WOOD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(610) 357-4290
Return prepared by
KMM TAX & ACCOUNTING

Mission

TO PRACTICE CHARITY BY PROVIDING AND PERFORMING CHARITABLE SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING HARMONY, FRIENDSHIP, AND UNITY AMONG OUR ESTEEMED MEMBERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Through the efforts of our members and various departments, the Elks sponsor extensive educational scholarship programs, youth summer computer literacy camps, children with special needs, Mothers Day parade and unequale
    Expenses $174,370 · grants $75,109 · revenue $175,472

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
23-0721935
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$206,036
Income (IRS master file)
$175,472

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$175,472$174,370$206,036XML
990December 2023$178,301$177,262$201,197XML
990December 2022$210,908$209,025$240,078XML

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 23-0721935).

Questions about IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

What is the EIN of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The employer identification number (EIN) of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD is 23-0721935.
Is IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1942.
Which annual return does IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD 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 IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEROY WOOD.
Who are the officers and directors of IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $175,472, expenses of $174,370 and total assets of $206,036 at year end.

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