Nonprofit · EIN 58-1566173
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 691 BRUNSWICK
Tax-exempt · BRUNSWICK, GA 31520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $62,977 | $116,712 | -$53,735 | $96,713 | $28,488 | $68,225 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $91,674 | $106,094 | -$14,420 | $120,002 | $12,462 | $107,540 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $88,115 | $132,069 | -$43,954 | $129,892 | $7,932 | $121,960 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $190,804 | $86,158 | $104,646 | $170,687 | $4,773 | $165,914 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,084
- of which government grants
- $1,000
- Membership dues
- $6,304
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1
- Net rental income
- $650
- Net income from gaming
- $19,494
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,748
- Other revenue
- $26,892
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,452
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,446
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,595
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $733
- Accounting fees
- $2,282
- Occupancy
- $54,165
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $120,002
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,713
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,488
- Net assets, end of year
- $68,225
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,389
- Gross receipts
- $167,491
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 1868
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Reese | Secretary Officer | 20 | $24,000 |
| Patti Barber | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $2,400 |
| RJ Fernandez | Exalted Ruler Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Greg Hickey | Leading Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Gary Harper | Loyal Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Weese | Lecturing Knight Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Nate Cravey | Trustee Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Ken Burnsed | Trustee Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Rachel Hamilton | Trustee Institutional trustee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA BARBER | TREASURER Officer | 24 | $1,200 |
| MARVIN REESE | SECRETARY Officer | 24 | $0 |
| RONALD FERNANDEZ | EXALTED RULER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| NATE CRAVEY | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GREG HICKEY | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEESE | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GARY HARPER | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KEN BURNSED | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY WESTBERRY | SECRETARY Officer | 24 | $1,200 |
| PATRICIA BARBER | TREASURER Officer | 24 | $1,200 |
| RONALD FERNANDEZ | EXALTED RULER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| NATE CRAVEY | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GREG HICKEY | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEESE | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GARY HARPER | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DOUG EINSEL | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY WESTBERRY | SECRETARY Officer | 24 | $1,200 |
| PATRICIA BARBER | TREASURER Officer | 24 | $1,200 |
| RONALD FERNANDEZ | BD OF TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRENDA SAILORS | EXALTED RULER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GREG HICKEY | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEESE | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GARY HARPER | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DOUG EINSEL | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL HAMILTON | TRUSTEE Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1509 UNION ST, BRUNSWICK, GA 31520-6833
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Maria Nichol Thompson, 1509 Union St, Brunswick, GA 31520
- Signed the 990
- Maria N Thompson, Exalted Ruler
- Phone
- (912) 264-1389
- Return prepared by
- Smart Bookkeeping Plus LLC
Mission
We are a fraternal order with nearly a million members and a 141 year history. A network of nearly 2000 lodges in communities all over the country. A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships to youth, a friend to veterans and more.
Program accomplishments
- We help youth develop lifelong skills, send students to college, meet the needs of today's veterans, support the charitable work of the State Elks Association and fund projects that improve the quality of life in local Elk's communities.Expenses $12,452 · grants $1,000
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 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1566173
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1951
- 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)
- $120,002
- Income (IRS master file)
- $199,532
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $62,977 | $116,712 | $96,713 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $91,674 | $106,094 | $120,002 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $88,115 | $132,069 | $129,892 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $190,804 | $86,158 | $170,687 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $93,542 | $74,423 | $65,993 | IRS |
| 990 | 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 58-1566173).
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 58-1566173.
- 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 is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names Maria Nichol Thompson.
- 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 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Marvin Reese, Secretary).
- 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 $62,977, expenses of $116,712 and total assets of $96,713 at year end.
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