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Nonprofit · EIN 56-0519401

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1769 WAYNESVILLE

Tax-exempt · WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786

Financials

$107K$111K2023$148K$136K2024
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$148,434$135,909$12,525$190,302$4,506$185,796
March 31, 2024990-EZ$107,391$110,954-$3,563$180,809$7,538$173,271
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$81,385
Membership dues
$23,888
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$66,338
Other revenue
$67,049

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$2,600
Other salaries and wages
$34,959
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$41,964
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,950
Occupancy
$16,231
Depreciation
$1,215
Program services (functional)
$128,704
Management and general (functional)
$7,205

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$180,809
Total assets, end of year
$190,302
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,506
Net assets, end of year
$185,796
Land, buildings and equipment
$153,719
Net assets without donor restrictions
$185,796
Gross receipts
$229,626
Employees
0
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
NC

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
HAMPTON HANEYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JAMES PASSMORETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
JANA MOORELEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
3$0
REBECCA MANEYLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
3$0
BRENT YARSKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
3$0
MITCH ROBINSONEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARY LEATHERWOODTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
JULIA FREEMANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DEBROAH DWYERSECRETARY
Officer
10$0
CAROL C WOODTREASURER
Officer
3$0
CINDY BRYSONLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBROAH DWYERSECRETARY10$0
HAMPTON HANEYTRUSTEE3$0
JAMES PASSMORETRUSTEE3$0
GENECE HEDGESLEADING KNIGHT3$0
MORGAN WILLIAMSLOYAL KNIGHT3$0
CAROL C WOODTREASURER3$0
BRENT YARSKITRUSTEE3$0
MITCH ROBINSONEXALTED RULER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
510 DELLWOOD RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786-2910
In care of
% CHRISTY WOOD
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBROAH DWYER, 510 DELLWOOD RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28786
Signed the 990
CHRISTY WOOD, SECRETARY
Phone
(828) 456-4355
Return prepared by
Underwood Dills & Associates PC

Mission

FRATERNALISM TO MEMBERS AND CHARITY TO LOCAL COMMUNITY

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LODGE ACTIVITIES AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
    Expenses $111,747
  • CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS AND CHARITABLE DONATIONS
    Expenses $16,957

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
56-0519401
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)
$190,302
Income (IRS master file)
$229,626

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$148,434$135,909$190,302XML
990-EZMarch 2024$107,391$110,954$180,809XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––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 56-0519401).

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 56-0519401.
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 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 DEBROAH DWYER.
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 11 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, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,434, expenses of $135,909 and total assets of $190,302 at year end.

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