Nonprofit · EIN 48-0498473
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1675 ABILENE
Tax-exempt · ABILENE, KS 67410
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $167,200 | $166,864 | $336 | $98,546 | $30,913 | $67,633 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $219,923 | $261,497 | -$41,574 | $103,714 | $34,178 | $69,536 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $203,314 | $237,153 | -$33,839 | $123,454 | $16,130 | $107,324 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,219
- Membership dues
- $34,561
- Program service revenue
- $114,363
- Investment income
- $30
- Net income from gaming
- -$1,412
- Other revenue
- -$1,412
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $150
- Other salaries and wages
- $30,631
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $33,274
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $27,765
- Depreciation
- $3,923
- Program services (functional)
- $105,303
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,561
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,714
- Total assets, end of year
- $98,546
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,913
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,633
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $73,735
- Gross receipts
- $177,429
- Employees
- 23
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE ALEXANDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALAN M BAIER | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRANDON CAIRNS | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KIRK T GABLE | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOSHUA GOUDY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CECIL HOFFMAN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BILLY LININGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TORI MURPHY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SARA SAENZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| NANCY SANCHEZ | LECTURING KN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DOYLE F SEAMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CALVIN L SPANGLER | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE ALEXANDER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF ANDERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ALAN M BAIER | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRANDON CAIRNS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RODNEY COLE | TRUSTEE CHAI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIRK T GABLE | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOSEPH H HAWK | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CECIL HOFFMAN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RHEA D JERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEVIN R NEAL | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| BRANDON REIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| NANCY SANCHEZ | LECTURING KN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DOYLE F SEAMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CALVIN L SPANGLER | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF ANDERES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KIRK GABLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOE HAWK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CECIL HOFFMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TREY JACKSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RHEA JERRELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DEVIN NEAL | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON REIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| NANCY SANCHEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CALVIN SPANGLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 695, ABILENE, KS 67410-0695
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRANDON CAIRNS
- Signed the 990
- BRANDON CAIRNS, EXALTED RULER
- Phone
- (785) 263-1675
- Return prepared by
- DALE L RAMSEY CPA INC
Mission
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR VETERANS AND YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND VETERANS
- PROVIDING CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND VETERANS
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
- 48-0498473
- 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)
- $98,546
- Income (IRS master file)
- $177,429
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $167,200 | $166,864 | $98,546 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $219,923 | $261,497 | $103,714 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $203,314 | $237,153 | $123,454 | XML |
| 990 | 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 48-0498473).
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 48-0498473.
- 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 BRANDON CAIRNS.
- 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 $167,200, expenses of $166,864 and total assets of $98,546 at year end.
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