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Nonprofit · EIN 37-0654712

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1791 WATSEKA

Tax-exempt · WATSEKA, IL 60970

Financials

$123K$141K2023$116K$140K2024$138K$143K2025
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-EZ$137,696$142,519-$4,823$249,311$28,065$221,246
March 31, 2025990-EZ$115,846$139,951-$24,105$257,019$30,951$226,068
March 31, 2024990-EZ$123,201$140,718-$17,517$269,708$19,535$250,173
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$64,562
Investment income
$132
Net income from fundraising events
$33,138
Net income from sales of inventory
$34,431
Other revenue
$5,433

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$45,465
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,553
Occupancy
$21,006
Printing, publications and postage
$3,912
Other expenses
$70,583

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$257,019
Total assets, end of year
$249,311
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,065
Net assets, end of year
$221,246
Cash, savings and investments
$126,129
Land and buildings
$10,000
Gross receipts
$190,421

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-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK LEHMANTREASURER0$0
CINDY COUGHENOURSECRETARY0$0
CYLIS WESTEXALTED RULE0$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK LEHMANTREASURER5$0
TOM RILEYSECRETARY5$0
CYLIS WESTEXALTED RULE5$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARK LEHMANTREASURER5$0
TOM RILEYSECRETARY5$0
BRIAN HASBARGENEXALTED RULE5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
111 N 3RD ST, WATSEKA, IL 60970-1301
Signed the 990-EZ
MARK LEHMAN, TREASURER
Phone
(815) 867-6817
Website
ELKS.ORG
Return prepared by
FOX CPA GROUP LTD

Mission

BENEFIT MEMBERS AS WELL AS VERTERANS AND OTHERS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • SPONOSR KID'S CARNIVAL, BINGO GAMES AND OTHER FUNDRAISERS TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, THOSE WITH CANCER AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT NEED SUPPORT.

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-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
37-0654712
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)
$249,311
Income (IRS master file)
$190,421

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$137,696$142,519$249,311XML
990-EZMarch 2025$115,846$139,951$257,019XML
990-EZMarch 2024$123,201$140,718$269,708XML
990March 2023$154,556$165,465$274,150IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2021–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2020–––IRS
990-EZMarch 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 37-0654712).

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 37-0654712.
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-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $137,696, expenses of $142,519 and total assets of $249,311 at year end.

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