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Nonprofit · EIN 35-1966969

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 521 COLUMBUS

Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, IN 47203

Financials

$170K$227K2022$233K$235K2023$196K$216K2024
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, 2025990$195,535$215,767-$20,232$630,578$194,144$436,434
March 31, 2024990$232,526$234,775-$2,249$664,269$207,760$456,509
March 31, 2023990$170,254$226,683-$56,429$660,001$201,243$458,758
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,455
Membership dues
$14,455
Program service revenue
$3,594
Investment income
$5,774
Net income from fundraising events
$5,321
Net income from gaming
$157,369
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,713
Other revenue
$171,712

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$30,765
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,743
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$21
Accounting fees
$4,569
Occupancy
$102,910
Depreciation
$32,798

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$664,269
Total assets, end of year
$630,578
Total liabilities, end of year
$194,144
Net assets, end of year
$436,434
Land, buildings and equipment
$341,785
Publicly traded securities
$79,639
Net assets without donor restrictions
$413,029
Net assets with donor restrictions
$23,405
Gross unrelated business income
$10,242
Gross receipts
$1,516,018
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1900
State of legal domicile
IN

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUSAN HAYESSECRETARY
Officer
1$1,200
MIKE GABBARDEXALTED RULE
Officer
2$0
GREG EDWARDSLEADING KNIG
Officer
1$0
CHARLES GRAYLECTURING KN
Officer
2$0
CHRIS HUBERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
TIM DAUPERTTREASURER
Officer
1$0
JEFF HALLTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
1$0
MARK REDIKERTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
1$0
DAVID GERKENTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
1$0
BOB MILLERTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
2$0
GINA TAYLORTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRYAN KIELTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
0.5$23,400
GINA TAYLORTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
0.5$12,480
MICHAEL GABBARDEXALTED RULE
Officer
1$0
GREG EDWARDSLEADING KNIG
Officer
1$0
CHUCK GRAYLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
CHRIS HUBERLECTURING KN
Officer
1$0
SUSAN HAYESSECRETARY
Officer
5$0
TIM DAUPERTTREASURER
Officer
0.5$0
JEFF HALLTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
0.05$0
HARRY LANDTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
BOB MILLERTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
0.5$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFF HALLEXALTED RULE
Officer
–$0
CHARLES GRAYLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
MIKE GABBARDLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
GREG EDWARDSLECTURING KN
Officer
–$0
SUSAN HAYESSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
TIM DAUPERTTREASURER
Officer
–$0
GINA TAYLORTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
–$0
BRYAN KIELTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
–$0
HARRY LANDTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
–$0
BOB MILLERTRUSTEE
Institutional trustee
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4664 RAY BOLL BLVD, COLUMBUS, IN 47203-1757
In care of
% JEFF HALL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MIKE GABBARD, 4664 RAY BOLL BOULEVARD, COLUMBUS, IN 47203
Signed the 990
MIKE GABBARD, EXALTED RULER
Phone
(812) 379-4386
Return prepared by
JONES & ANDERSON CPA GROUP

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MAINTAINING THE PHYSICAL FACILITY TO PROMOTE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION.
  • DONATION TO VARIOUS CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH PROGRAMS
  • SPECIAL EVENTS THAT PROMOTE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
  • TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM AND TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-1966969
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)
$630,578
Income (IRS master file)
$1,516,018

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$195,535$215,767$630,578XML
990March 2024$232,526$234,775$664,269XML
990March 2023$170,254$226,683$660,001XML
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 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 35-1966969).

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 35-1966969.
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 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names MIKE GABBARD.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,200 (SUSAN HAYES, SECRETARY).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $195,535, expenses of $215,767 and total assets of $630,578 at year end.

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