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Nonprofit · EIN 39-0159920

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1441 RICE LAKE

Tax-exempt · RICE LAKE, WI 54868

Financials

$261K$256K2023$308K$291K2024$292K$288K2025
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$292,268$288,247$4,021$563,339$289,016$274,323
March 31, 2025990$307,655$291,381$16,274$443,486$173,184$270,302
March 31, 2024990$260,520$255,946$4,574$388,098$134,070$254,028
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$119,286
Membership dues
$51,567
Program service revenue
$171,140
Investment income
$1,842
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,800
Other salaries and wages
$17,044
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,890
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,848
Depreciation
$14,179
Program services (functional)
$4,340
Management and general (functional)
$283,907

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$443,486
Total assets, end of year
$563,339
Total liabilities, end of year
$289,016
Net assets, end of year
$274,323
Land, buildings and equipment
$294,308
Gross receipts
$292,268
Employees
10
Year formed
1922
State of legal domicile
WI

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
KYLE BIRKENMEIERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT BLIESETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
ANTHONY WAMPFLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
SONYA BLIESETREASURER
Officer
0$0
RITA GRONSKIEXALTED RULER
Officer
0$0
PETE OLSONLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
JODI RICHTERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
DON THOMPSONESQUIRE
Officer
0$0
BEVERLY KRAMERCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
KRISTIN BROWNINNER GUARD
Officer
0$0
MARLA GYGLISECRETARY
Officer
0$0
ANNE GALLAGHERLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
LINDA BRUNETTELOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KYLE BIRKENMEIERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
SCOTT BLIESETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
ANTHONY WAMPFLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
SONYA BLIESETREASURER
Officer
0$0
RITA GRONSKIEXALTED RULER
Officer
0$0
PETE OLSONLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
SCHERRI SCHNACKYLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
DON THOMPSONESQUIRE
Officer
0$0
BEVERLY KRAMERCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
ED KRAMERINNER GUARD
Officer
0$0
MARLA GYGLISECRETARY
Officer
0$0
ANNE GALLAGHERLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT BLIESETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$3,844
SONYA BLIESETREASURER
Officer
0$2,400
KYLE BIRKENMEIERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
ANTHONY WAMPFLERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
BRENDA VOELKERINNER GUARD
Officer
0$0
ED KRAMERTILER
Officer
0$0
MARLA GYGLISECRETARY
Officer
0$0
ANNE GALLAGHERLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
RITA GRONSKILEADING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
DON PUTNAMEXALTED RULER
Officer
0$0
BEVERLY KRAMERCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
JODY RICHTERESQUIRE
Officer
0$0
PETER OLSONLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
36 E EAU CLAIRE ST, RICE LAKE, WI 54868-1782
In care of
% SONYA BLIESE
Signed the 990
SONYA BLIESE, TREASURER
Phone
(715) 234-2951
Return prepared by
Lawrence Nelson & Associates Ltd

Mission

PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND CIVIC SUPPORT THROUGHOUT LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH BY THE BPOE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • DONATED TO VARIOUS CIVIC, MEMBER, OUTSIDE AND MISCELLANEOUS CHARITIES SUCH AS FIRE DEPARTMENT, PUBLIC LIBRARY, FOOD PANTRIES, ETC AS OUTLINED BY THE BPOE SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
    Expenses $3,450 · grants $3,450
  • DONATE TO VARIOUS YOUTH ACTIVITIES,FOR EXAMPLE LUNCH BUNCH, SCOUTS, YOUTH BOWLING, ETC. AS OUTLINED BY THE BPOE INCLUDING THE USE OF THE FACILITY FOR MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS
    Expenses $890 · grants $890

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
39-0159920
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)
$563,339
Income (IRS master file)
$292,268

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$292,268$288,247$563,339XML
990March 2025$307,655$291,381$443,486XML
990March 2024$260,520$255,946$388,098XML
990March 2023$242,180$225,623$389,646IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––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 39-0159920).

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 39-0159920.
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 are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 13 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 $292,268, expenses of $288,247 and total assets of $563,339 at year end.

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