Nonprofit · EIN 38-1578965
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1965 HASTINGS
Tax-exempt · HASTINGS, MI 49058
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $93,248 | $96,179 | -$2,931 | $215,377 | $16,771 | $198,606 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $132,604 | $101,160 | $31,444 | $214,310 | $13,427 | $200,883 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $104,300 | $82,262 | $22,038 | $178,920 | $9,005 | $169,915 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,528
- Membership dues
- $14,637
- Program service revenue
- $5,013
- Investment income
- $8
- Net rental income
- $5,705
- Net income from fundraising events
- $207
- Net income from gaming
- $6,656
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $25,761
- Other revenue
- $38,699
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,354
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,376
- Occupancy
- $30,766
- Depreciation
- $8,587
- Program services (functional)
- $96,179
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $214,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $215,377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,771
- Net assets, end of year
- $198,606
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $80,548
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $174,222
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,384
- Gross receipts
- $163,028
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1955
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER KAINBACH | TRUSTEE - 1 YEAR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MANCY STRIEGLE | TRUSTEE - 1 YEAR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA SHORT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TAMMY PYLE | LECTURING KNIGHT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JEFFREY LORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| MARY L RIVETT | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RONALD BARNES | TRUST - 1 YEAR Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| KRYSTIE COX | LEADING KNIGHT Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SUSAN K BARNES | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHARLES BUNGE | CHAPLAN Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| THOMAS J COX | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MICHAEL GARRETT | EXALTED RULER Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Anderson-Ford | Trustee-1 year Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nancy Striegle | Tustee - 2 year Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Melissa Stroh | Trustee - 3 year Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Ron Barnes | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Marc Coppins | Loyal Knight Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Doug Barnes | Exalted Ruler Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Barb Coppins | Secretary Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Melissa Stroh | Treasuer Officer | 7 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Anderson-Ford | Trustee-1 year Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Nancy Striegle | Tustee - 2 year Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Darla Burghdoff | Trustee - 3 year Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ron Barnes | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Krystle Cox | Leading Knight Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Marc coppins | Loyal Knight Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Siminton | Esquire Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kathy Lane | Chaplain Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Thomas Cox | Inner Guard Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Darla Burghdoff | Rentals Coordinator Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Ron Barnes | Board Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Doug Barnes | Exalted Ruler Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Barb Coppins | Secretary Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Missy Short | Treasuer Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 143, HASTINGS, MI 49058-0143
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MELISSA SHORT, 907 SANDHILL DRIVE, MIDDLEVILLE, MI 49333
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA SHORT, TREASURER
- Website
- www.Elks.com
- Return prepared by
- COUNTING HOUSE ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
To teach the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. To recognize a belief in God. To promote the welfare and happiness of members. To enhance the spirit of American Patriotism. To cultivate good fellowship. To serve the people and communities through benevolent programs.
Program accomplishments
- To teach the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity. To recognize a belief in God. To promote the welfare and happiness of members. To enhance the spirit of American Patriotism. To cultivate good fellowship. To serve the people and communities through benevolent programs.Expenses $96,179 · grants $10,500 · revenue $93,248
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
- 38-1578965
- 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)
- $215,377
- Income (IRS master file)
- $163,028
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $93,248 | $96,179 | $215,377 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $132,604 | $101,160 | $214,310 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $104,300 | $82,262 | $178,920 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $88,511 | $71,009 | $168,882 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $146,940 | $112,200 | $149,572 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | $15,077 | $21,321 | $112,995 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 38-1578965).
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 38-1578965.
- 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 MELISSA SHORT.
- 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 12 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 $93,248, expenses of $96,179 and total assets of $215,377 at year end.
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