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Nonprofit · EIN 59-6072251

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2165 WINTER GARDEN

Tax-exempt · WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787

Financials

$178K$180K2023$149K$148K2024$156K$152K2025
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$155,887$152,141$3,746$354,991$56,279$298,712
March 31, 2025990$149,156$148,201$955$337,156$42,190$294,966
March 31, 2024990$178,117$180,297-$2,180$333,382$39,371$294,011
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$17,000
Program service revenue
$77,205
Investment income
$14,186
Net income from fundraising events
$5,176
Net income from gaming
$22,339
Net income from sales of inventory
$19,981
Other revenue
$47,496

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$42,366
Other salaries and wages
$12,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$13,531
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,800
Occupancy
$11,876
Depreciation
$10,568
Program services (functional)
$101,335
Management and general (functional)
$50,806

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$337,156
Total assets, end of year
$354,991
Total liabilities, end of year
$56,279
Net assets, end of year
$298,712
Land, buildings and equipment
$123,645
Publicly traded securities
$104,551
Gross receipts
$630,971
Employees
7
Volunteers
70
Year formed
1960
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
LESLIE FREEMANSECRETARY
Officer
20$7,500
MICHELE WARDTREASURER
Officer
6$2,500
GREG BARBERIOEXALTED RULE
Officer
8$0
BRAD MOORELEADING KNIG
Officer
8$0
JASON ZIMMERMANLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
6$0
ERIN PAGLIUCALECTURING KN
Officer
6$0
BOB SZOLLOSYESQUIRE
Officer
4$0
DON RINGELTILER
Officer
12$0
ROGER CREWSCHAPLAIN
Officer
10$0
ROB MOODYINNER GUARD
Officer
10$0
ROBERT GOODSONTRUSTEE
Officer
6$0
CAROLYN ROBBINSYEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
8$0
JOE FENNESSYYEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
4$0
RICK WOLFEYEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
8$0
CURT MHYREYEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
7$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RONNIE BRADSHAWEXALTED RULE
Officer
15$0
GREG BARBERIOLEADING KNIG
Officer
10$0
BRAD MOORELOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
10$0
JASON ZIMMERMANLECTURING KN
Officer
10$0
LESLIE FREEMANSECRETARY
Officer
15$0
ELIZABETH MUNTZTREASURER
Officer
15$0
BOB SZOLLOSYESQUIRE
Officer
5$0
ERIN PAGLIUCATILER
Officer
15$0
JOSEPH BATESCHAPLAIN
Officer
6$0
PAM HARPERINNER GUARD
Officer
10$0
FRANK SEVERANCE1 YEAR TRUST
Officer
7$0
CURT MHYRE2 YEAR TRUST
Officer
6$0
RICK WOLFE3 YEAR TRUST
Officer
10$0
JOE FENNESSY4 YEAR TRUST
Officer
6$0
CAROLYN ROBBINS5 YEAR TRUST
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLYN ROBBINSEXALTED RULE
Officer
20$0
RONNIE BRADSHAWLEADING KNIG
Officer
17$0
GREG BARBERIOLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
16$0
BRAD MOORELECTURING KN
Officer
12$0
LESLIE FREEMANSECRETARY
Officer
11$0
MEGAN REISHTREASURER
Officer
11$0
BOB SZOLLOSYESQUIRE
Officer
8$0
PAM HARPERTILER
Officer
8$0
ERIN PAGLIUCACHAPLAIN
Officer
8$0
JASON ZIMMERMANINNER GUARD
Officer
8$0
JOE FENNESSY5 YEAR TRUST
Officer
8$0
RICK WOLFE4 YEAR TRUST
Officer
16$0
CURT MHYRE3 YEAR TRUST
Officer
18$0
FRANK SEVERANCE2 YEAR TRUST
Officer
8$0
ROGER CREWS1 YEAR TRUST
Officer
16$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
700 9TH ST, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-4022
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LESLIE FREEMAN
Signed the 990
LESLIE FREEMAN, SECRETARY
Phone
(407) 656-2165
Return prepared by
SBM CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND PRACTICE THE FOUR CARDINAL VIRTUES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM AND CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS SCHOOL, WELFARE, DRUG AWARENESS, AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $101,335 · grants $42,366 · revenue $77,205

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
59-6072251
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$354,991
Income (IRS master file)
$630,971

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$155,887$152,141$354,991XML
990March 2025$149,156$148,201$337,156XML
990March 2024$178,117$180,297$333,382XML
990March 2023$148,723$157,618$329,310IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––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 59-6072251).

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 59-6072251.
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 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 LESLIE FREEMAN.
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 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,500 (LESLIE FREEMAN, 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 $155,887, expenses of $152,141 and total assets of $354,991 at year end.

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