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Nonprofit · EIN 57-0122798

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1318 ROCK HILL

Tax-exempt · ROCK HILL, SC 29732

Financials

$102K$63K2023$68K$65K2024$55K$62K2025
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$55,483$61,742-$6,259$2,831,954$199,232$2,632,722
March 31, 2025990$67,575$65,470$2,105$2,754,337$115,356$2,638,981
March 31, 2024990$102,089$62,778$39,311$2,681,704$44,828$2,636,876
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$111,969
Membership dues
$111,969
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,409
Net rental income
-$138,423
Net income from sales of inventory
$72,528
Other revenue
-$65,895

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,187
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,150
Other salaries and wages
$3,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$9,150
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,500
Program services (functional)
$44,370
Management and general (functional)
$17,372

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,754,337
Total assets, end of year
$2,831,954
Total liabilities, end of year
$199,232
Net assets, end of year
$2,632,722
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,235,233
Gross receipts
$418,901
Employees
5
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
SC

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
Matt HelmsRiverpark Assistant
Key employee
0$15,000
Shelia FieldsSecretary
Officer
0$5,400
Kim BeckstegeRiverpark Assistant
Key employee
0$4,200
Jerri Lee PackerTreasurer
Officer
0$3,000
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matt HelmsRiverpark Assistant
Key employee
0$15,000
Shelia FieldsSecretary
Officer
0$6,650
Lynn FreemanRiverpark Assistant
Key employee
0$4,200
David WalserTreasurer
Officer
0$3,000
Brenda ShoreOffice
Key employee
0$3,000
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Matt HelmsRiverpark Assistant
Key employee
0$16,250
Shelia FieldsSecretary
Officer
0$5,850
Lynn FreemanRiverpark Assistant
Key employee
0$4,550
David WalserTreasurer
Officer
0$3,250
Brenda ShoreOffice
Key employee
0$3,250

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
535 HOLLIS LAKES RD, ROCK HILL, SC 29732-9382
In care of
% SHELIA FIELDS
Signed the 990
SHELIA FIELDS, Sec
Phone
(803) 328-2458
Return prepared by
John Tipton CPA

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY,JUSTICE,BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD, TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF PATRIOTISM.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Contributions to community.
    Expenses $44,370
  • Program expense

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
57-0122798
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)
$2,831,954
Income (IRS master file)
$418,901

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$55,483$61,742$2,831,954XML
990March 2025$67,575$65,470$2,754,337XML
990March 2024$102,089$62,778$2,681,704XML
990March 2023$79,802$62,193$2,671,195IRS
990March 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 57-0122798).

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 57-0122798.
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 are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,000 (Matt Helms, Riverpark Assistant).
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 $55,483, expenses of $61,742 and total assets of $2,831,954 at year end.

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