Nonprofit · EIN 61-0367049
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 217 PADUCAH
Tax-exempt · PADUCAH, KY 42001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $85,994 | $122,693 | -$36,699 | $313,523 | $0 | $313,523 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $93,656 | $126,031 | -$32,375 | $350,222 | $0 | $350,222 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $149,972 | $206,112 | -$56,140 | $402,118 | $19,000 | $383,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,470
- Membership dues
- $10,418
- Program service revenue
- $17,161
- Investment income
- $7,650
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,565
- Net income from gaming
- $35,148
- Other revenue
- $38,713
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,865
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,950
- Occupancy
- $30,608
- Depreciation
- $11,623
- Program services (functional)
- $16,865
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,828
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $350,222
- Total assets, end of year
- $313,523
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $313,523
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $169,667
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $313,523
- Gross receipts
- $231,505
- Employees
- 0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PERRY | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| GREGORY SHELTON | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANDREW MCGLENON | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANGELA SCHADE | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEVIN NELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TONYA SHELTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HOWARD FINLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID L CURTIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EVELYN CORTES DE COTHRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARL WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TONYA SHELTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $6,649 |
| MICHAEL PERRY | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| GREGORY SHELTON | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANDREW MCGLENON | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| ANGELA SCHADE | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEVIN NELSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HOWARD FINLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID L CURTIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EVELYN CORTES DE COTHRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARL WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY SHELTON | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JARED MARSDEN | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| GEORGE GOODMAN | LECTURING KN Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KEVIN NELSON | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HEATHER MARSDEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TONYA SHELTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| HOWARD FINLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF SULLIVAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID L CURTIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EVELYN CORTES DE COTHRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CARL WALKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 310 N 4TH ST, PADUCAH, KY 42001-0754
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MICHAEL PERRY, 310 NORTH 4TH STREET, PADUCAH, KY 42001
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL PERRY, EXALTED RULER
- Phone
- (270) 444-7275
- Website
- WWW.ELKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- L A MILLER & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A CLUB FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS AND GUESTS AND PROVIDES FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR MEMBERS' FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES
- TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL AND LOCAL CHARITIES
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
- 61-0367049
- 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)
- $313,523
- Income (IRS master file)
- $231,505
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $85,994 | $122,693 | $313,523 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $93,656 | $126,031 | $350,222 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $149,972 | $206,112 | $402,118 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $391,381 | $402,415 | $450,453 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | 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 61-0367049).
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 61-0367049.
- 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 MICHAEL PERRY.
- 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 $85,994, expenses of $122,693 and total assets of $313,523 at year end.
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