Nonprofit · EIN 23-7216352
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2179 MIDDLETOWN
Tax-exempt · BELFORD, NJ 07718
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $302,278 | $302,830 | -$552 | $290,381 | $32,970 | $257,411 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $300,039 | $321,107 | -$21,068 | $291,546 | $32,254 | $259,292 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $282,740 | $281,367 | $1,373 | $314,127 | $33,768 | $280,359 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $116,233
- Membership dues
- $26,043
- Program service revenue
- $59,037
- Investment income
- $1
- Net rental income
- $13,020
- Net income from gaming
- $34,135
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $79,852
- Other revenue
- $127,007
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $14,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,061
- Occupancy
- $67,217
- Depreciation
- $8,099
- Program services (functional)
- $57,785
- Management and general (functional)
- $245,045
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $291,546
- Total assets, end of year
- $290,381
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,970
- Net assets, end of year
- $257,411
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $118,637
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $114,210
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $143,201
- Gross receipts
- $386,279
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 430
- Year formed
- 1960
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK ZECHMAN | ONE YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD MIRENDA | TWO YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| IKE DZIADZIO | THREE YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| THOMAS CRIBBIN | FOUR YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN STEAKIN Sr | FIVE YEAR TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DONALD DESFOSSE | EXALTED RULER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MICHAEL V TRIESTE | TREASURER Officer, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 |
| EDWARD J HAHN IV | SECRETARY Officer, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 |
| CHARLES DIEHL | BAR STEWARD Key employee | 20 | $0 |
| FRANCIS X CORRIDON | JANITORIAL SERVICE Key employee | 14 | $0 |
| WILLIAM NICHOLL | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN STEAKIN Jr | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES LAMPERT | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID BENNETT | TILER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BRIAN PHILIPS | ESQUIRE Officer | 5 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT PRECKAJILO | CHAPLAIN Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD JAEGER | INNER GUARD Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN STEAKIN | EXALTED RULER Officer | 10 | $0 |
| SEE ATTACHED | SEE ATTACHED Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLES DIEHL | BAR STEWARD Key employee | 20 | $0 |
| FRANCIS X CORRIDON | JANITORIAL SERVICE Key employee | 14 | $0 |
| MICHAEL TRIESTE V TRIESTE | TREASURER Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 |
| EDWARD J HAHN IV | SECRETARY Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES DIEHL | BAR STEWARD Key employee | 20 | $7,800 |
| EDWARD J HAHN IV | SECRETARY Highest-paid employee | 20 | $7,800 |
| MICHAEL TRIESTE V TRIESTE | TREASURER Highest-paid employee | 20 | $7,800 |
| SEE ATTACHED | SEE ATTACHED Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DONALD ANDERSON | EXALTED RULER Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 251 CHURCH ST, BELFORD, NJ 07718-1549
- In care of
- % EDWARD J HAHN IV
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DONALD DESFOSSE, 251 CHURCH ST, BELFORD, NJ 077181549
- Signed the 990
- EDWARD J HAHN IV, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (732) 495-2733
- Website
- WWW.MIDDLETOWNELKS.COM
- Return prepared by
- Michael Trieste
Mission
EXPENSES BENEFIT HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS, DRUG AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Program accomplishments
- EXPENSES BENEFIT HANDICAPPED CHILDREN, YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, VETERANS, DRUG AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMSExpenses $57,785 · revenue $59,037
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
- 23-7216352
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1973
- 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)
- $290,381
- Income (IRS master file)
- $386,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $302,278 | $302,830 | $290,381 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2025 | $300,039 | $321,107 | $291,546 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $282,740 | $281,367 | $314,127 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $277,015 | $257,546 | $305,894 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 23-7216352).
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 23-7216352.
- 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 1973.
- 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 DONALD DESFOSSE.
- 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 17 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 $302,278, expenses of $302,830 and total assets of $290,381 at year end.
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