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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0232238

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1122 SHENANDOAH

Tax-exempt · SHENANDOAH, IA 51601

Financials

$168K$174K2023$131K$149K2024$142K$151K2025
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$141,511$150,800-$9,289$109,725$107,494$2,231
March 31, 2025990$131,271$149,083-$17,812$115,604$104,280$11,324
March 31, 2024990$168,111$173,818-$5,707$123,385$100,700$22,685
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,617
Membership dues
$35,502
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$430
Net income from sales of inventory
$105,464
Other revenue
$105,464

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$40,238
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$49,686
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,657
Program services (functional)
$150,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$115,604
Total assets, end of year
$109,725
Total liabilities, end of year
$107,494
Net assets, end of year
$2,231
Land, buildings and equipment
$34,000
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,231
Gross receipts
$220,895
Employees
13
Volunteers
1,450
Year formed
1908
State of legal domicile
IA

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
Doug McElroyBartender
Key employee
25$18,400
Joan WaltersCook
Key employee
20$10,000
Rita Gibsonbartender
Key employee
10$5,000
Ken SwankExalted Ruler
Officer
0$0
Kelly JollyLeading Knight
Officer
0$0
Randy DaileyLoyal Knight
Officer
0$0
Jeff ArmstrongLecturing Knight
Officer
0$0
Troy NielsenTrustee
Officer
0$0
Bruce AndersonTrustee
Officer
0$0
Curtis OsbornTrustee
Officer
0$0
Jeff MillerTrustee
Officer
0$0
Brent AndersonTrustee
Officer
0$0
Alan ArmstrongSecretary
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doug McElroyBar Manager
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee, Former
25$18,400
Joan WaltersCook
Key employee
20$10,778
Rita GibsonWaitress
Key employee
10$5,672
Garrett ClarkDishwasher
Key employee
8$3,767
Cole HaynesBar Manager
Key employee
20$2,937
Alan ArmstrongSecretary
Officer
5$2,551
Bruce AndersonExalted Ruler
Officer
0$0
Ken SwankLeading Knight
Officer
0$0
Randy DaileyLoyal Knight
Officer
0$0
Kellyt JollyTrustee
Officer
0$0
Tony HaynesLecturing Knight
Officer
0$0
Roger McQueenTrustee
Officer
0$0
Troy NielsenTrustee
Officer
0$0
Brent AndersonTrustee
Officer
0$0
Curtis OsbornTrustee
Officer
0$0
Matt LivingstonTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Ed BonefasChaplain
Officer
0$0
Junior TaylorInner Guard
Officer
0$0
Steve CunninghamTiler
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Doug McElroyBar Manager
Highest-paid employee
30$28,250
Kara BaderCook
Former
25$21,758
Rita GibsonCook
Key employee
10$7,883
Kathryn BinauKitchen Helper
Former
8$3,074
Garrett ClarkKitchen Helper
Key employee
6$2,614
Alan ArmstrongSecretary
Officer
5$2,112
Melissa KnappWaitress
Key employee
5$2,085
Billie MagwitzKitchen Helper
Former
5$1,945
Shelly AndersonWaitress
Key employee
2$614
Curtis OsbornExalted Ruler
Officer
0$0
Drew NielsenLecturing Knight
Officer
0$0
Bruce AndersonLeading Knight
Officer
0$0
Richard JonesLoyal Knight
Officer
0$0
Kelly JollyTrustee
Officer
0$0
Jeff MillerTrustee
Officer
0$0
Roger McQueenTrustee
Officer
0$0
Troy NielsenTrustee
Officer
0$0
Mattr LivingstonTreasurer
Officer
0$0
Brent AndersonTrustee
Officer
0$0
Robert IskeChaplain
Officer
0$0
Junior TaylorInner Guard
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
HWY 59 SOUTH 709 SOUTH FREMONT, SHENANDOAH, IA 51601-0000
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Alan Armstrong
Signed the 990
Alan Armstrong, Secretary
Phone
(712) 246-5110

Mission

Our membership supports the youth and the veterans in our community as well as assisting those with hunger and financial difficulties.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • We sponsor area youth scholarships each year.
    Expenses $1,000
  • We sponsor and help serve at 6 athletic and art banquets for our area youth each year.
    Expenses $3,850
  • We support our area Food Pantry as well as our Local Veterans Activities.
    Expenses $11,000

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
42-0232238
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)
$109,725
Income (IRS master file)
$220,895

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$141,511$150,800$109,725IRS
990March 2025$131,271$149,083$115,604XML
990March 2024$168,111$173,818$123,385XML
990March 2023$199,813$204,895$122,034IRS
990March 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 42-0232238).

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 42-0232238.
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 Alan Armstrong.
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; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,400 (Doug McElroy, Bartender).
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 $141,511, expenses of $150,800 and total assets of $109,725 at year end.

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