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Nonprofit · EIN 31-4126530

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 52 CHILLICOTHE

Tax-exempt · CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601

Financials

$201K$178K2023$204K$188K2024$297K$202K2025
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$296,693$202,351$94,342$511,247$1,923$509,324
March 31, 2025990$203,584$188,260$15,324$417,229$2,247$414,982
March 31, 2024990$200,954$177,761$23,193$401,905$2,247$399,658
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,992
Membership dues
$36,821
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$8,476
Net rental income
$22,224
Net income from fundraising events
$4,165
Net income from gaming
$65,252
Net income from sales of inventory
$60,813
Other revenue
$231,225

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$64,897
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$69,862
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,755
Occupancy
$28,513
Depreciation
$5,570
Program services (functional)
$167,277
Management and general (functional)
$29,504

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$417,229
Total assets, end of year
$511,247
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,923
Net assets, end of year
$509,324
Land, buildings and equipment
$200,798
Gross receipts
$519,741
Employees
6
Volunteers
14
Year formed
1900
State of legal domicile
OH

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
TODD MCKINNEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JACK STRAUBTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
MARK DAVISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
STEVE COPPELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
DOUG CORCORANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JIM BUTTEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
JAMIE DRAYLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
JOY CARVERSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
MEGAN LYONSTREASURER
Officer
10$0
KEVIN NORTHLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
SHANNON BROWNLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMIE DRAYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
LARRY WHITETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JACK STRAUBTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
MARK DAVISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
STEVE COPPELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
DOUG CORCORANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JIM BUTTEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
JOSH MANKINLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
JOY CARVERSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
PETE STRAWSERTILER
Officer
10$0
ANN NEWTONTREASURER
Officer
10$0
KEVIN NORTHLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
KAY OTTESQUIRE/CLUB MANAGER
Officer
10$0
SHANNON BROWNCHAPLAIN
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LARRY WHITETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JACK STRAUBTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
MARK DAVISTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
STEVE COPPELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
DOUG CORCORANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JIM BUTTEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
JOSH MANKINLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
JOY CARVERSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
PETE STRAWSERTILER
Officer
10$0
ANN NEWTONTREASURER
Officer
10$0
JANNA ARCHERLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
KEVIN NORTHLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
KAY OTTESQUIRE/CLUB MANAGER
Officer
10$0
SHANNON BROWNCHAPLAIN
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
42 W 2ND ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601-3110
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MEGAN LYONS, 42 W SECOND ST, CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601
Signed the 990
MEGAN LYONS, TREASURER
Phone
(740) 773-2310
Return prepared by
WHITED SEIGNEUR SAMS & RAHE CPAS LLP

Mission

AS A DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WHILE SUPPORTING VARIOUS COMMUNITY CHARITIES, COMMUNITY YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND VETERAN ACTIVITIES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WHILE SUPPORTING VARIOUS COMMUNITY CHARITIES, COMMUNITY YOUTH ACTIVITIES, AND VETERAN ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $167,277 · revenue $161,808

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
31-4126530
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)
$511,247
Income (IRS master file)
$519,741

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$296,693$202,351$511,247XML
990March 2025$203,584$188,260$417,229XML
990March 2024$200,954$177,761$401,905XML
990March 2023$168,138$173,297$379,389IRS
990March 2022–––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 31-4126530).

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 31-4126530.
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 MEGAN LYONS.
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 11 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 $296,693, expenses of $202,351 and total assets of $511,247 at year end.

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