Nonprofit · EIN 23-7383006
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2500 RIO RANCHO
Tax-exempt · RIO RANCHO, NM 87174
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $177,979 | $161,633 | $16,346 | $541,748 | $29,023 | $512,725 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $172,031 | $159,277 | $12,754 | $515,993 | $19,614 | $496,379 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $177,404 | $160,541 | $16,863 | $499,152 | $15,527 | $483,625 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,938
- Membership dues
- $26,926
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $52
- Net rental income
- $53,015
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $62,974
- Other revenue
- $115,989
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,007
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $17,178
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,525
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $49,155
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $36,506
- Depreciation
- $2,373
- Program services (functional)
- $11,007
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $515,993
- Total assets, end of year
- $541,748
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,023
- Net assets, end of year
- $512,725
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $444,674
- Gross unrelated business income
- $16,882
- Gross receipts
- $279,914
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN GERARD-ZIEGLER | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $8,820 |
| JACQUELINE FARRINGTON-SPROUSE | Secretary Officer | 15 | $8,358 |
| MICHAEL GERARD | 5 Yr Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEAN MORAR | 4Yr Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHESTER FARRINGTON | 3Yr Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROBIN DUKE | 2 Yr Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BOB MORTON | Exalted Ruler Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JIM LARRABEE | Leading Knight Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BARBARA MORTON | Loyal Knight Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE GRANSEE | Lecturing Knight Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY TRUJILLO | Secretary Officer | 24 | $8,505 |
| KAREN GERARD-ZIEGLER | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $6,030 |
| JACK MING | 1 yr Trustee Trustee or director | 10.5 | $0 |
| CHESTER FARRINGTON | 3 year Trustee Trustee or director | 10.5 | $0 |
| BOB MORTON | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director | 10.5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER EDENS | 2 year Trustee Trustee or director | 10.5 | $0 |
| STEVEN ZIEGLER | 4 year Trustee Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GERARD | Exalted Ruler Officer | 10.5 | $0 |
| BARBARA MORTON | Loyal Knight Officer | 10.5 | $0 |
| KARLIE HILL | Leading Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY TRUJILLO | Secretary Officer | 10 | $8,400 |
| KAREN GERARD-ZIEGLER | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $4,735 |
| DAN LOY | Exalted Ruler Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KARLIE HILL | Loyal Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GERARD | Leading Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CARLOS R SAIS | Lecturing Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON GORDON | Trustee Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JACK MING | Trustee Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER EDENS | Trustee Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN ZIEGLER | Trustee Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 15052, RIO RANCHO, NM 87174-0052
- In care of
- % BOB MORTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Karen Gerard Ziegler, 1530 Barbara Loop SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
- Signed the 990
- BOB MORTON, Exalted Ruler
- Phone
- (505) 892-3677
- Return prepared by
- Eileen Devine
Mission
To promote the cardinal virtues of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity. They aim to enhance the happiness and welfare of their members while also engaging in patriotic and charitable activities within the community.
Program accomplishments
- Youth Activities, Rio Rancho HS Bowling Team and Community ActivitiesExpenses $5,409
- Donations to NM DAV ServicesExpenses $3,240
- Donations to ENF, C & B Trust and Cerebral Palsy and General CharitiesExpenses $5,942
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
- 23-7383006
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1951
- 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)
- $541,748
- Income (IRS master file)
- $279,914
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $177,979 | $161,633 | $541,748 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $172,031 | $159,277 | $515,993 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $177,404 | $160,541 | $499,152 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $263,421 | $215,363 | $481,011 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 23-7383006).
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 23-7383006.
- 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 Gerard Ziegler.
- 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 $8,820 (KAREN GERARD-ZIEGLER, 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 $177,979, expenses of $161,633 and total assets of $541,748 at year end.
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