Nonprofit · EIN 48-0531519
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 0569 IOLA
Tax-exempt · IOLA, KS 66749
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $152,091 | $140,755 | $11,336 | $171,797 | $13,530 | $158,267 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $115,435 | $127,893 | -$12,458 | $167,992 | $21,061 | $146,931 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $65,429 | $76,055 | -$10,626 | $159,390 | – | $159,390 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $59,719
- of which government grants
- $10,500
- Membership dues
- $30,080
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,672
- Net income from gaming
- $41,827
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $44,873
- Other revenue
- $86,700
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $3,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,373
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,242
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,262
- Occupancy
- $27,291
- Depreciation
- $8,119
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $167,992
- Total assets, end of year
- $171,797
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,530
- Net assets, end of year
- $158,267
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $37,255
- Gross receipts
- $214,082
- Employees
- 13
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BOOTH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLI FRAZELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARL RAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOOTH | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN BROWN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY CRAWFORD | LECTURING KN Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY FORD | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MILTON IVY | EXALTED RULE Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BECKY STOTLER | LEADING KNIG Officer | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWEY STOTLER | EXALTED RULE | 10 | $0 |
| NANCY FORD | LOYAL KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY CRAWFORD | LECTURING KN | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN BROWN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CARL RAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOOTH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KELLI FRAZELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| MILTON IVY | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE FORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA BETH | SECRETARY | 1 | $2,700 |
| TODD FRANCIS | EXALTED RULE | 10 | $0 |
| DEWEY STOTLER | LEADING KNIG | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN BOOTH | LOYAL KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| CARRI SAILOR | LECTURING KN | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN BOOTH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KELLI FRAZELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| KAY LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| LYNDA YOCHAM | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| NIKKI DAMRON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 292, IOLA, KS 66749-0292
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MILTON IVY, PO BOX 292, IOLA, KS 66749
- Signed the 990
- MILTON IVY, EXALTED RULER
- Phone
- (620) 365-2911
- Return prepared by
- CHAD E COWAN CPA PA
Mission
TO CONDUCT YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPORTS, DRUG AWARENESS & EDUCATION; VERTERANS REMEMBERANCE, CARE & RECOGNITION ACTIVITES, AND MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- TO CONDUCT YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPORTS, DRUG AWARENESS & EDUCATION; VERTERANS REMEMBERANCE, CARE & RECOGNITION ACTIVITES, AND MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.
- TO CONDUCT YOUTH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SPORTS, DRUG AWARENESS & EDUCATION; VERTERANS REMEMBERANCE, CARE & RECOGNITION ACTIVITES, AND MAKE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY.
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0531519
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1972
- 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)
- $171,797
- Income (IRS master file)
- $214,082
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $152,091 | $140,755 | $171,797 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $115,435 | $127,893 | $167,992 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $65,429 | $76,055 | $159,390 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $144,084 | $134,814 | $155,395 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | 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 48-0531519).
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 48-0531519.
- 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 1972.
- 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 MILTON IVY.
- 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 9 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 $152,091, expenses of $140,755 and total assets of $171,797 at year end.
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