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Nonprofit · EIN 54-0202550

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 38 NORFOLK

Tax-exempt · NORFOLK, VA 23502

Financials

$75K$98K2023$71K$85K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$70,912$84,666-$13,754$107,911$14,501$93,410
March 31, 2024990$74,815$97,883-$23,068$114,016$6,852$107,164
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,653
Membership dues
$6,200
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$38,830
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,429
Other revenue
$40,259

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$165
Depreciation
$11,530

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$114,016
Total assets, end of year
$107,911
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,501
Net assets, end of year
$93,410
Land, buildings and equipment
$92,238
Net assets without donor restrictions
$93,410
Gross receipts
$71,951
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1970
State of legal domicile
VA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sharon SheltonTrustee
Officer
10$0
Robert StoneTrustee
Officer
10$0
John BaconTrustee
Officer
10$0
Keith RaifordLecturing Knight
Officer
10$0
Doreatha JoynerExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Thelma LivermanLeading Knight
Officer
10$0
Michelle Berden-TruesdaleLoyal Knight
Officer
10$0
Shanita LowerySecretary
Officer
10$0
Tyrone VaughnTrustee
Officer
10$0
Allan PurnellTrustee
Officer
10$0
Kenya BaconFormer Treasurer
Officer, Former
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
David ChereskinTrustee
Officer
10$0
Sharon SheltonTrustee
Officer
10$0
Jayward HannaTrustee
Officer
10$0
Robert StoneTrustee
Officer
10$0
John BaconTrustee
Officer
10$0
Keith RaifordLecturing Knight
Officer
10$0
Doreatha JoynerExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Thelma LivermanLeading Knight
Officer
10$0
Michelle Berden-TruesdaleLoyal Knight
Officer
10$0
Shanita LowerySecretary
Officer
10$0
Kenya BaconTreasurer
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1231 TYPO AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23502-2323
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Doreatha Joyner, 1231 Typo Ave, Norfolk, VA 23502
Signed the 990
Kenya Bacon, Treasurer
Phone
(757) 461-6244

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Norfolk Lodge #38 is eligible to send 4 children to Virginia Elks Youth Camp for 1 week. Transportation expenses are provided by the lodge.
  • Elks Hoop Shoot Program is a Basketball Free Throw Competition involving boys and girls, ages 8-13. Winners of the competition advance from local lodge level to the national level to compete against winners from other lodges. Hotel and travel expenses paid.
  • Elk Drug Awareness Education Program strives to reach youth in the community, grades 4-9, with the message that drugs are dangerous, distributing coloring books, literature and book markers. Program also includes "red ribbon" week and an annual drug awareness event.
  • Veterans programs involve donating clothing and toiletry items to local Veteran charities. Lodge now holds an annual "celebrating" our Veterans style banquet in addition to its Veteran participation during lodge ceremonies.
  • Lodge holds an annual Breast Cancer Awareness program sharing stories from cancer survivors, a memoriam for cancer patients, preventative health care and information for care givers.
  • Scholarships will now be awarded to family members of local lodge members on an annual basis.
  • Youth programming now includes annual fun day events for May week, holidays, back to school, start of summer and literacy. For students graduating high school or enrolled in higher education an Elk scholarship will also be awarded annually.

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 17, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
54-0202550
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)
$107,911
Income (IRS master file)
$71,951

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$70,912$84,666$107,911XML
990March 2024$74,815$97,883$114,016XML
990March 2023$75,171$107,103$144,111IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 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 54-0202550).

Questions about BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

What is the EIN of BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA is 54-0202550.
Is BENEVOLENT AND 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 AND 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 AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BENEVOLENT AND 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Doreatha Joyner.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $70,912, expenses of $84,666 and total assets of $107,911 at year end.

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