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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0122830

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 313 HUNTINGTON

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HUNTINGTON, WV 25714

Financials

$82K$96K2022$134K$132K2023$166K$149K2024
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, 2025990$166,337$148,795$17,542$221,423$2,462$218,961
March 31, 2024990$134,349$131,975$2,374$202,988$1,569$201,419
March 31, 2023990$81,637$96,315-$14,678$199,045$0$199,045
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$87,480
Membership dues
$42,913
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$26,671
Net income from sales of inventory
$35,852
Other revenue
$78,857

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,800
Other salaries and wages
$17,832
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,015
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,064
Depreciation
$4,361
Program services (functional)
$104,349
Management and general (functional)
$44,446

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$202,988
Total assets, end of year
$221,423
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,462
Net assets, end of year
$218,961
Land, buildings and equipment
$168,042
Net assets without donor restrictions
$218,961
Gross receipts
$251,574
Employees
7
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1868
State of legal domicile
WV

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
CHRISTOPHER S MCGLONESECRETRAY
Officer
10$2,400
CHRISTOPHER HATTONTREASURER
Officer
10$2,400
CARL EASTHAMLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
ANGELA M EPLINLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
SAMUEL P SCHAFFERLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
RONNIE MAYNARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
HAROLD BARETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JAMES H CONN JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
FRED S WOOD JRTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JASON MOBLEYTILER
Trustee or director
10$0
NORMAN RAY NANCE JRESQUIRE
Trustee or director
10$0
JUDI A VICKERSCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN MICHAEL MEADOWSINNER GUARD
Trustee or director
10$0
TOMMY D CASTLEORGANIST
Trustee or director
10$0
DANIEL M GOHEENPRESIDING JUSTICE
Trustee or director
10$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMES SCOTT MADDENEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS HATTONTREASURER
Officer
10$2,400
SCOTT MADDENLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
CARL EASTHAMLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
ANGELA EPLINLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
HARRY GOODMANTILER
Trustee or director
10$0
SAM SCHAFFERESQUIRE
Trustee or director
10$0
RAY NANCECHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID SALYERSINNER GUARD
Trustee or director
10$0
TOM CASTLEORGANIST
Trustee or director
10$0
DAN GOHEENPRESIDING JUSTICE
Trustee or director
10$0
ELSON GARRETTTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
RONNIE MAYNARDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
HAROLD BARETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
JIM CONNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
FRED WOODTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
10$0
CHRIS S MCGLONEEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0
RICHARD MAACKSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS S MCGLONESECRETARY
Officer
10$2,400
CHRIS HATTONTREASURER
Officer
10$1,800
RON GAZDIKLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
SCOTT MADDENLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
CARL EASTHAMLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
10$0
HARRY GOODMANTILER
Trustee or director
10$0
ANGELA EPLINESQUIRE
Trustee or director
10$0
RAY NANCECHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
10$0
DAVID SALYERSINNER GUARD
Trustee or director
10$0
TOM CASTLEORGANIST
Trustee or director
10$0
JOHN NULLEXALTED RULER
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1216, HUNTINGTON, WV 25714-1216
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CHRIS HATTON, PO BOX 1216, HUNTINGTON, WV 25714
Signed the 990
CHRIS HATTON, TREASURER
Phone
(304) 523-3424
Return prepared by
SUTTLE & STALNAKER PLLC

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY TO PROMOTE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS, TO QUICKEN THE SPIRT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM, TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PERFORM ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SOCIAL FUNCTIONS, CLUB ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS.
    Expenses $104,349

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

IRS record

EIN
55-0122830
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$221,423
Income (IRS master file)
$251,574

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
August 15, 2018
Posted by the IRS
April 11, 2019
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$166,337$148,795$221,423XML
990March 2024$134,349$131,975$202,988XML
990March 2023$81,637$96,315$199,045XML
990March 2022$61,691$68,444$213,723IRS

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 55-0122830).

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 55-0122830.
Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on August 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2018.
Are donations to BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
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 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 & 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 & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CHRIS HATTON.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $2,400 (CHRISTOPHER S MCGLONE, SECRETRAY).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $166,337, expenses of $148,795 and total assets of $221,423 at year end.

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