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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2806594

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2731 ZEPHYRHILLS

Tax-exempt · ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33539

Financials

$248K$282K2023$295K$320K2024$455K$527K2025
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$455,166$527,257-$72,091$421,733$43,678$378,055
March 31, 2025990$294,597$320,283-$25,686$486,497$228,972$257,525
March 31, 2024990$247,960$281,680-$33,720$511,566$198,233$313,333
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$39,811
Program service revenue
$368,212
Investment income
$2,760
Net income from gaming
$12,675
Other revenue
$44,383

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,744
Other salaries and wages
$59,112
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$64,434
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,700
Occupancy
$72,071
Depreciation
$32,132

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$486,497
Total assets, end of year
$421,733
Total liabilities, end of year
$43,678
Net assets, end of year
$378,055
Land, buildings and equipment
$182,358
Net assets without donor restrictions
$323,973
Net assets with donor restrictions
$54,082
Gross receipts
$714,265
Employees
14
Year formed
1987

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
BARBARS CONKLINLDG KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BARBARA R EDYBURNTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
KARL FINNIMOREEXALTED RULE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BETH IMPSONLOY KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RANDY LIGHTLEC. KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVE MAYERDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
JUDY OSGOODDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
R MICHAEL RITCHIETRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
EMOVEDALDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
ILENEL NUTTINGTREASURER
Officer
–$0
NELSON SCHWOBSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARS CONKLINLDG KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BARBARA R EDYBURNTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
KARL FINNIMOREEXALTED RULE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BETH IMPSONLOY KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
RANDY LIGHTLEC. KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DAVE MAYERDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
JUDY OSGOODDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
WAYNE R PAGEDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
R MICHAEL RITCHIETRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
ILENEL NUTTINGTREASURER
Officer
–$0
NELSON SCHWOBSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA R EDYBURNTRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
RICHARD GESTDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
JUDY OSGOODDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
WAYNE R PAGEDIRECTOR/TRU
Trustee or director
–$0
R MICHAEL RITCHIETRUSTEE/DIRE
Trustee or director
–$0
ILENEL NUTTINGTREASURER
Officer
–$0
NELSON SCHWOBSECRETARY
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1406, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33539-1406
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
NELSON SCHWOB, PO BOX1406, ZEPHYRHILLS, FL 33539
Signed the 990
NELSON SCHWOB, SECRETARY
Phone
(813) 782-4604
Return prepared by
MURTHA & MURTHA CPA

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRICIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE, AND FIDELITY. TO PROMOTE WELFARE AND ENHANCE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS, CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATURNAL ORGANIZATION.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM WITH THE PURPOSE TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY. IT PROMOTES WELFARE AND ENHANCES THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH GOOD FELLOWSHIP IN AN EFFORT TO PERPETUATE ITSELF. THE LODGE OPERATES DINING AND LOUNGE FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND CONDUCTS CHARITABLE GAMING ACTIVITIES, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH ARE RESTRICTED BY STATE LAW FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

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
59-2806594
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)
$421,733
Income (IRS master file)
$714,265

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$455,166$527,257$421,733XML
990March 2025$294,597$320,283$486,497XML
990March 2024$247,960$281,680$511,566XML
990March 2023$248,819$262,248$543,347IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––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 59-2806594).

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 59-2806594.
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 NELSON SCHWOB.
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 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, 2026 it reported revenue of $455,166, expenses of $527,257 and total assets of $421,733 at year end.

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