Nonprofit · EIN 39-0159770
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 259 GREEN BAY
Tax-exempt · GREEN BAY, WI 54304
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $51,856 | $52,391 | -$535 | $62,150 | $1,664 | $60,486 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $52,621 | $63,097 | -$10,476 | $69,366 | $8,345 | $61,021 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $55,209 | $60,996 | -$5,787 | $81,125 | $9,628 | $71,497 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $14,209
- Membership dues
- $12,140
- Investment income
- $1
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,476
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,069
- Other revenue
- $12,961
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,187
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $772
- Occupancy
- $11,175
- Other expenses
- $33,257
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,366
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,150
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,664
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,486
- Cash, savings and investments
- $22,326
- Land and buildings
- $35,140
- Gross receipts
- $56,429
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dunlop | Treasurer | 3 | $1,200 |
| Robert Downard | Secretary | 3 | $1,200 |
| Kelly Downard | President | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Dahl | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Luann Schwietz | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Erick Rutherford | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Kathy Lynn Olson | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Lori Ahnen | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Tina Peterson | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Downard | Secretary | 3 | $1,200 |
| Michael Dunlop | Treasurer | 3 | $600 |
| Kelly Downard | President | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Dahl | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Luann Schwietz | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Stuart Eric Berg | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Debra Wellens | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Lori Agnew | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Barrette | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Heimerl | Exalted Ruler | 5 | $1,200 |
| Michael Dunlop | Treasurer | 3 | $600 |
| Kelly Downard | President | 1 | $0 |
| Christopher Brown | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Luann Schwietz | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Robert Downard | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Stuart Eric Berg | Vice President | 0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Martinson | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Lori Agnew | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Barrette | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3195 S RIDGE RD, GREEN BAY, WI 54304-5628
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rob Downard, Treasurer
- Phone
- (920) 983-9259
- Return prepared by
- BRUNETTE TAX & ACCOUNTING LLC
Mission
The organization's mission is to operate a fraternal lodge which accentuates the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity, while promoting the welfare and enhancing the well-being of members and quickening the spirit of patriotism.
Program accomplishments
- Green Bay Elks Lodge 259 collects annual dues from its members to support its facilities and provide funds to carry-out its fraternal mission, including promoting and enhancing the well being of its members, quickening the spirit of patriotism by honoring our flag, country and veterans, and to engage in various activities of social, educational, and charitable nature.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0159770
- 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)
- $62,150
- Income (IRS master file)
- $56,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $51,856 | $52,391 | $62,150 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $52,621 | $63,097 | $69,366 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $55,209 | $60,996 | $81,125 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 39-0159770).
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 39-0159770.
- 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 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,200 (Michael Dunlop, Treasurer).
- 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 $51,856, expenses of $52,391 and total assets of $62,150 at year end.
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