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Nonprofit · EIN 52-0845654

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2354 ABINGDON

Tax-exempt · ABINGDON, MD 21009

Financials

$101K$113K2023$98K$99K2024$120K$120K2025
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-EZ$119,972$120,338-$366$127,152$21,209$105,943
March 31, 2025990-EZ$98,472$99,120-$648$123,883$22,145$101,738
March 31, 2024990-EZ$101,312$113,340-$12,028$120,622$23,510$97,112
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$22,114
Membership dues
$18,889
Investment income
$33
Net income from fundraising events
$4,799
Net income from sales of inventory
$48,768
Other revenue
$25,369

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$26,466
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,573
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$750
Occupancy
$46,161
Printing, publications and postage
$175
Other expenses
$38,213
Program services (functional)
$26,467

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$125,901
Total assets, end of year
$127,152
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,209
Net assets, end of year
$105,943
Cash, savings and investments
$45,876
Land and buildings
$49,455
Gross receipts
$176,310

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-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Robert WehlandExalted Ruler10$0
Dawn LappLeading Knight3$0
Terry HallLoyal Knight3$0
Stephanie MeltonLecturing Knight3$0
John Opitz JrSecretary15$0
Steve RoseTreasurer20$0
Louis MullerTrustee3$0
Charles KeelanTrustee3$0
Rita RyneskiTrustee3$0
Teresa BoileauTrustee3$0
Deb JohnsonTrustee3$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John KozakExalted Ruler10$0
Robert WhelanLeading Knight3$0
Dawn LappLoyal Knight3$0
Terry HeilLecturing Knight3$0
John Opitz JrSecretary15$0
Rity RyneskiTreasurer20$0
Louis MullerTrustee3$0
Charles KeelanTrustee3$0
Steve RoseTrustee3$0
Teresa BoileauTrustee3$0
Carol JamesTrustee3$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles KeelanExalted Ruler10$0
John KozakLeading Knight3$0
Robert WhelanLoyal Knight3$0
Dawn LappLecturing Knight3$0
John Opitz JrSecretary15$0
Rity RyneskiTreasurer20$0
Louis MullerTrustee3$0
David JamesTrustee3$0
Steve RoseTrustee3$0
Dominic RondoTrustee3$0
Carol JamesTrustee3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
600 HARFORD BOAT CLUB RD, ABINGDON, MD 21009-1338
Signed the 990-EZ
Steve Rose, Treasurer
Phone
(410) 676-2626

Mission

Fraternal and community service

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Community Contributions, Families in need,, Local charities
    Expenses $8,916
  • Elks National Foundation, Elk programs - Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot
    Expenses $3,605
  • Youth Activities
    Expenses $5,802
  • Elks Camp Barrett
    Expenses $1,070
  • Elks National Foundation Grants
    Expenses $4,500
  • Veterans Programs
    Expenses $2,574

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-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
52-0845654
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)
$127,152
Income (IRS master file)
$176,310

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$119,972$120,338$127,152XML
990-EZMarch 2025$98,472$99,120$123,883XML
990-EZMarch 2024$101,312$113,340$120,622XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-EZMarch 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 52-0845654).

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 52-0845654.
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-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $119,972, expenses of $120,338 and total assets of $127,152 at year end.

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