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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7621263

IMPROVED BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE WORLD

Also known as 159 CAPTAIN LEVI M HOOD LODGE

Tax-exempt · WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

Financials

$113K$117K2023$121K$116K2024
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$121,447$115,622$5,825$39,224$9,993$29,231
December 31, 2023990$113,348$116,519-$3,171$29,348$5,942$23,406
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,715
Membership dues
$1,715
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$119,732
Other revenue
$119,732

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$29,042
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$31,851
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,940
Occupancy
$21,762
Travel
$2,185
Depreciation
$4,441
Program services (functional)
$115,622

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,348
Total assets, end of year
$39,224
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,993
Net assets, end of year
$29,231
Land, buildings and equipment
$13,387
Gross receipts
$163,445
Employees
8
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1964
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
ALBERT HILLKNIGHT
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES THOMASEXULTED RULE
Trustee or director
–$0
ROGER P HILLTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0
DAVID JONESKNIGHT
Officer
–$0
KIM RICHARDSONFINANCIAL SE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALBERT HILLKNIGHT
Trustee or director
–$0
JAMES THOMASEXULTED RULE
Trustee or director
–$0
ROGER P HILLTRUSTEE
Officer
–$0
DAVID JONESKNIGHT
Officer
–$0
KIM RICHARDSONFINANCIAL SE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
200 E MARKET ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-2740
In care of
% 159 CAPT LEVI M HOOD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KIM RICHARDSON, C/O 200 E MARKET STREET, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380
Signed the 990
KIM RICHARDSON, FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Phone
(484) 266-0847
Return prepared by
ROSENBERG SMITH COONEY & MIGLIORE PC

Mission

FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OPERATING UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OPERATING UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.
    Expenses $111,181 · revenue $163,445
  • FRATERNAL BENEFICIARY ORDER OPERATING UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.
    Expenses $4,441

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

IRS record

EIN
23-7621263
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)
$39,224
Income (IRS master file)
$163,445

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$121,447$115,622$39,224XML
990December 2023$113,348$116,519$29,348XML
990December 2022$116,693$104,577$31,464IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 23-7621263).

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 23-7621263.
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 KIM RICHARDSON.
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 5 people; 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 $121,447, expenses of $115,622 and total assets of $39,224 at year end.

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