Nonprofit · EIN 58-0619649
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1286 DOUGLAS
Tax-exempt · DOUGLAS, GA 31534
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $123,588 | $118,973 | $4,615 | $225,580 | $1,877 | $223,703 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $97,403 | $67,499 | $29,904 | $224,426 | $5,338 | $219,088 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $68,912 | $66,742 | $2,170 | $197,818 | $8,634 | $189,184 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,876
- Membership dues
- $3,225
- Investment income
- $879
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $998
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,281
- Other revenue
- $79,329
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $82,097
- Printing, publications and postage
- $85
- Other expenses
- $36,791
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $224,426
- Total assets, end of year
- $225,580
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,877
- Net assets, end of year
- $223,703
- Cash, savings and investments
- $199,306
- Land and buildings
- $23,949
- Gross receipts
- $186,975
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith | Exalted Ruler | 8 | $0 |
| Brenda Meeks | Leading Knight | 8 | $0 |
| James Altman | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Lavern Altman | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| David Hester | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith | Exalted Ruler | 8 | $0 |
| Brenda Meeks | Leading Knight | 8 | $0 |
| James Altman | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Lavern Altman | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| David Hester | Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Taylor | Exalted Ruler | 8 | $0 |
| Robert Meeks | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Gregory Jackson | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
| Lavern Altman | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 778, DOUGLAS, GA 31534-0778
- In care of
- % LAVERN ALTMAN
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LAVERN ALTMAN, Secretary
- Phone
- (912) 384-5563
- Return prepared by
- Wendy DelAcqua PC
Mission
Promote local charitable giving
Program accomplishments
- Scholarships given to high school seniors, veterans awareness programs, boy & girl Scout assistance and scholarships & drug awareness programs.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-0619649
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $225,580
- Income (IRS master file)
- $186,975
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $123,588 | $118,973 | $225,580 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $97,403 | $67,499 | $224,426 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $68,912 | $66,742 | $197,818 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $233,140 | $67,195 | $198,631 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 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 58-0619649).
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 58-0619649.
- 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 1972.
- 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 5 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 $123,588, expenses of $118,973 and total assets of $225,580 at year end.
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