Nonprofit · EIN 51-0192230
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2537 VALDEZ
Tax-exempt · VALDEZ, AK 99686
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $194,960 | $207,226 | -$12,266 | $341,451 | $14,876 | $326,575 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $196,766 | $167,985 | $28,781 | $371,531 | $41,423 | $330,108 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $186,440 | $159,909 | $26,531 | $330,689 | $29,362 | $301,327 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,626
- Membership dues
- $21,622
- Program service revenue
- $6,517
- Investment income
- $307
- Net rental income
- $1,751
- Net income from fundraising events
- $19,014
- Net income from gaming
- -$5,082
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $112,105
- Other revenue
- $129,510
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $41,014
- Benefits paid to members
- $5,089
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,762
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,686
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $22,256
- Depreciation
- $6,435
- Program services (functional)
- $207,226
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $371,531
- Total assets, end of year
- $341,451
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,876
- Net assets, end of year
- $326,575
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $90,352
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $310,041
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,534
- Gross unrelated business income
- $20,811
- Gross receipts
- $569,593
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 223
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- AK
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Eames | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Sadie Blancaflor | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Patrick Pawlowski | Loyal Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Barry Roberts | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Suzie Koklich | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Lester Greene | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ken Wilson | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Marcus Jessen | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Wollard | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzie Koklich | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $1,600 |
| Sadie Blancaflor | Loyal Knight Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Russell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Pawlowski | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Wollard | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Wolfenden | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Dan Eames | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Timi Miner | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lester Greene | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Eames | Loyal Knight Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Russell | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dean Willi | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Pawlowski | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lester Greene | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kristen Metzler | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Pam Wolfenden | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Suzie Koklich | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Nick Maney | Lecturing Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1607, VALDEZ, AK 99686-1607
- In care of
- % DAVID SAPP
- Signed the 990
- DAVID SAPP, Exalted Ruler
- Phone
- (907) 835-2537
- Return prepared by
- Hutchings & Associates CPAs
Mission
To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelty; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to serve the peope and communities throught benevolent programs.
Program accomplishments
- Contributions and support of community and youth programs. Contributions and monetary support to various charitable activities and non profit organizations. Charitable contributions, Member assistance and well being.Expenses $207,226
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
- 51-0192230
- 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)
- $341,451
- Income (IRS master file)
- $569,593
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $194,960 | $207,226 | $341,451 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $196,766 | $167,985 | $371,531 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $186,440 | $159,909 | $330,689 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $148,067 | $125,682 | $291,249 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 51-0192230).
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 51-0192230.
- 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 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 $194,960, expenses of $207,226 and total assets of $341,451 at year end.
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