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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2538350

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2693 WEST CITRUS

Tax-exempt · HOMOSASSA SPG, FL 34447

Financials

$210K$266K2023$683K$206K2024$152K$204K2025
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$152,131$204,122-$51,991$722,111$30,409$691,702
March 31, 2025990$683,428$205,823$477,605$776,776$33,083$743,693
March 31, 2024990$210,253$266,441-$56,188$306,498$40,410$266,088
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$123,139
of which government grants
$41,060
Membership dues
$33,376
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$21,050
Net rental income
$150
Net income from gaming
$6,925
Net income from sales of inventory
$867
Other revenue
$7,942

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$47,266
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$18,000
Other salaries and wages
$16,836
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$39,037
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$69,278
Depreciation
$181
Program services (functional)
$172,108
Management and general (functional)
$32,014

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$776,776
Total assets, end of year
$722,111
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,409
Net assets, end of year
$691,702
Land, buildings and equipment
$6,064
Net assets without donor restrictions
$108,455
Net assets with donor restrictions
$583,247
Gross receipts
$183,972
Employees
6
Volunteers
49
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
FL

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
KRISTINE ESTUSTREASURER
Officer
18$9,000
CINDY KEMPFFSECRETARY
Officer
18$9,000
JOANNE HEPNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICK JEROSKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LUKE TODDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE WARDINTERGUARD
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE KRAVENLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JEANNE MACBURNIELOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRI HARRISONLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
18$0
MIKE FLOCHEXALTED RULER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTINE ESTUSTREASURER
Officer
18$9,000
CINDY KEMPFFSECRETARY
Officer
18$6,000
LUKE TODDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE WARDINTERGUARD
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNE MACBURNIELOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANNE HEPNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICK JEROSKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GEORGE KRAVENLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TERRI HARRISONLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
18$0
MIKE FLOCHEXALTED RULER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN FISHSECRETARY
Officer
18$8,957
KRISTINE ESTUSTREASURER
Officer
18$6,000
KENT KESTERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RICK JEROSKITRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
RON ROTHETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
IRVIN HENDRENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
JOANNE HEPNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TERRI HARRISONLECTURING KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
JAMES STRADLINGEXALTED RULER
Officer
1$0
LARRY BRETTLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
CINDY KEMPFFLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3719, HOMOSASSA SPG, FL 34447-3719
In care of
% KRISTINE ESTUS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KRISTINE ESTUS, PO BOX 3719, HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, FL 344473719
Signed the 990
KRISTINE ESTUS, TREASURER
Phone
(352) 628-1221
Return prepared by
McKinney & Wolcowitz CPA PA

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, CHARITABLE CAUSES, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AS WELL AS PROMOTION OF AMERICAN VALUES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED ONGOING ORGANIZED EFFORTS AIMED AT PROVIDING SPECIFIC SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES HAVE ADDRESSED THE VARIOUS NEEDS AND HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS CORE MISSION.
    Expenses $172,108 · grants $47,266 · revenue $123,139

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
59-2538350
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)
$722,111
Income (IRS master file)
$183,972

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$152,131$204,122$722,111XML
990March 2025$683,428$205,823$776,776XML
990March 2024$210,253$266,441$306,498XML
990March 2023$256,316$272,048$374,015IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 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 59-2538350).

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 59-2538350.
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 KRISTINE ESTUS.
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 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,000 (KRISTINE ESTUS, TREASURER).
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 $152,131, expenses of $204,122 and total assets of $722,111 at year end.

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