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Nonprofit · EIN 52-0347480

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1564 HAVRE DE GRACE

Tax-exempt · HVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078

Financials

$152K$153K2023$132K$145K2024$175K$154K2025
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$175,142$154,004$21,138$137,533$112,554$24,979
March 31, 2025990$132,203$145,076-$12,873$109,295$106,852$2,443
March 31, 2024990$152,381$152,726-$345$132,944$118,454$14,490
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,067
Membership dues
$15,346
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7
Net rental income
$20,823
Net income from fundraising events
$7,600
Net income from gaming
$74,098
Net income from sales of inventory
$36,335
Other revenue
$142,068

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,404
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,942
Other salaries and wages
$34,739
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,825
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$7,960

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$109,295
Total assets, end of year
$137,533
Total liabilities, end of year
$112,554
Net assets, end of year
$24,979
Land, buildings and equipment
$73,838
Gross receipts
$315,480
Employees
7
Volunteers
45
Year formed
1929
State of legal domicile
MD

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
Betty HardinSecreetary
Officer
15$3,200
Patti GrayTreasurer
Officer
15$1,267
Micki ToddLeading Knight
Officer
2$475
Debbie McFaddenDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Joe MichalskiDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Fred ZellmanDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Al BroganDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Dave HallDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Gloria SmeltzerExalted Ruler
Officer
5$0
Charlotte JohnsonLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Marion BroganLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
Liz LathamChaplain
Officer
3$0
John AdamsEsquire
Officer
2$0
Ellis BittleTiler
Officer
3$0
Michelle KuhnInner Guard
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Betty HardinSecreetary
Officer
15$3,200
Micki ToddTreasurer
Officer
15$1,900
Debbie McFaddenDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Patti GrayDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Fred ZellmanDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Al BroganDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
John AdamsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Michael ToddExalted Ruler
Officer
5$0
Charlotte JohnsonLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Marion BroganLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
Liz LathamChaplain
Officer
3$0
Gloria SmeltzerEsquire
Officer
2$0
Ellis BittleTiler
Officer
3$0
Inner GuardMichele Kuhn
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Betty HardinSecreetary
Officer
15$3,200
Micki ToddTreasurer
Officer
15$1,900
Debbie McFaddenDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Patti GrayDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Michael Transparenti JrDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Fred ZellmanDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
John AdamsDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Michael ToddExalted Ruler
Officer
5$0
Charlotte JohnsonLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Rebecca SteinhilberLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
Gloria SmeltzerChaplain
Officer
3$0
Bill GrossEsquire
Officer
2$0
Ali PaskunLeading Knight
Officer
3$0
Liz LathumTiler
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 67, HVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078-0067
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gloria Smeltzer, 25 Seminary Lane, Elkton, MD 21921
Signed the 990
Gloria Smeltzer, Exalted Ruler

Mission

To unite all Elks in closer bonds of fraternity, promoting fellowship and the values of the Elks organization. To provide community support, youth activities and assistance to Veterans

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Donations to Elks Charities - Elks National Foundation, Jernick Fund and Camp Barrett
    Expenses $1,121
  • Community and Veterans Support - Veterans Luncheons and gifts, Veterans Day, Christmas Baskets
    Expenses $254
  • ENF Grants given to Local Charities
    Expenses $8,000

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
52-0347480
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)
$137,533
Income (IRS master file)
$315,480

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$175,142$154,004$137,533XML
990March 2025$132,203$145,076$109,295XML
990March 2024$152,381$152,726$132,944XML
990March 2023$178,812$167,708$150,910IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––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 52-0347480).

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 52-0347480.
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 Gloria Smeltzer.
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 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,200 (Betty Hardin, Secreetary).
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 $175,142, expenses of $154,004 and total assets of $137,533 at year end.

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