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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0103697

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 80 LINCOLN

Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68516

Financials

$243K$161K2023$200K$146K2024$255K$172K2025
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$254,846$172,373$82,473$2,121,019$15,357$2,105,662
March 31, 2025990$199,959$146,227$53,732$2,037,708$14,519$2,023,189
March 31, 2024990$242,663$160,737$81,926$1,987,276$17,819$1,969,457
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$43,064
Membership dues
$23,845
Program service revenue
$2,640
Investment income
$96,465
Net rental income
$9,058
Net income from fundraising events
$4,499
Net income from gaming
$2,179
Net income from sales of inventory
$30,641
Other revenue
$112,677

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$7,200
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$28,241
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,905
Depreciation
$348
Program services (functional)
$114,618
Management and general (functional)
$57,755

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,037,708
Total assets, end of year
$2,121,019
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,357
Net assets, end of year
$2,105,662
Land, buildings and equipment
$872
Publicly traded securities
$2,027,994
Net assets without donor restrictions
$77,668
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,027,994
Gross receipts
$281,569
Employees
5
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1919
State of legal domicile
NE

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
Laurie MontagSecretary
Officer
15$3,600
Jody SchrageTreasurer
Officer
10$3,050
Troy PedersenExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
William JacksonLeading Knight
Officer
10$0
Tami NordmanLoyal Knight
Officer
10$0
Dave ShoffLecturing Knight
Officer
10$0
Heather PoysaEsquire
Officer
10$0
Maureen SadlerInner Guard
Officer
10$0
Mary RyanTiler
Officer
10$0
Milt SchmidtTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Jennifer GieseTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Harry MontagTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Scott SchrageTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Kenneth CohnTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laurie MontagSecretary
Officer
15$3,600
Jody SchrageTreasurer
Officer
10$700
Troy PedersenExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Randy KingLeading Knight
Officer
10$0
William JacksonLoyal Knight
Officer
10$0
Bryan LeavittLecturing Knight
Officer
10$0
Heather PoysaEsquire
Officer
10$0
Maureen SadlerInner Guard
Officer
10$0
Mary RyanTiler
Officer
10$0
Milt SchmidtTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Jennifer GieseTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Harry MontagTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Scott SchrageTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Kenneth CohnTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laurie MontagSecretary
Officer
15$3,600
Jody SchrageTreasurer
Officer
10$700
Larry SchwindtExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Troy PedersenLeading Knight
Officer
10$0
William JacksonLoyal Knight
Officer
10$0
Bryan LeavittLecturing Knight
Officer
10$0
Larry BrattEsquire
Officer
10$0
Heather ChesnutInner Guard
Officer
10$0
Maureen SadlerTiler
Officer
10$0
Randy KingTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Milt SchmidtTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Jennifer GieseTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Harry MontagTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Scott SchrageTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5910 S 58TH STREET, LINCOLN, NE 68516-6410
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Larry Schwindt, 7900 Anna Place, Lincoln, NE 68507
Signed the 990
Troy Pedersen, Exalted Ruler
Phone
(402) 421-6363
Website
elks80.org
Return prepared by
JOANN K HENKE CPA

Mission

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America is a fraternal organization that serves people and communities through its benevolent programs

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks raises money to provide scholarships and sponsorships for various youth activites in the community.
    Expenses $114,618 · revenue $51,968

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
47-0103697
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)
$2,121,019
Income (IRS master file)
$281,569

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$254,846$172,373$2,121,019XML
990March 2025$199,959$146,227$2,037,708XML
990March 2024$242,663$160,737$1,987,276XML
990March 2023$20,984$167,149$1,918,531IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 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 47-0103697).

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 47-0103697.
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 Larry Schwindt.
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 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,600 (Laurie Montag, Secretary).
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 $254,846, expenses of $172,373 and total assets of $2,121,019 at year end.

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