Nonprofit · EIN 62-0550797
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1927 ATHENS
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, TN 37371
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $74,401 | $87,931 | -$13,530 | $247,766 | $24,301 | $223,465 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $85,344 | $102,025 | -$16,681 | $247,156 | $33,341 | $213,815 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $86,653 | $85,938 | $715 | $248,096 | $24,269 | $223,827 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,650
- of which government grants
- $7,794
- Membership dues
- $37,856
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,927
- Net rental income
- $400
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,174
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $15,424
- Other revenue
- $15,824
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,800
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,710
- Occupancy
- $39,523
- Depreciation
- $4,301
- Program services (functional)
- $65,003
- Management and general (functional)
- $12,229
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,699
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $247,156
- Total assets, end of year
- $247,766
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,301
- Net assets, end of year
- $223,465
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $57,641
- Gross receipts
- $227,864
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 1954
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS ANTHON | LODGE SECRET Officer | – | $0 |
| JESSE CONTRERAS | LEADING KNIG Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY HESTER | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTIN SCHRADER | LODGE TREASU Officer | – | $0 |
| MARY VINSON-DYER | E. LEC. KNIG Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY WALKER | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | – | $0 |
| WAYNE WILSON | EXALTED RULE Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELYNN BAKER | LODGE SECRET Officer | – | $0 |
| JESSE CONTRERAS | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTIN SCHRADER PHD | EXALTED RULE Officer | – | $0 |
| RATHBURN RAY | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| MARY VINSON-DYER | E. LEC. KNIG Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY WALKER | LODGE TREASU Officer | – | $0 |
| WAYNE WILSON | LEADING KNIG Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELYNN BAKER | LODGE SECRET Officer | – | $0 |
| JESSE CONTRERAS | LEADING KNIG Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY HESTER | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| SAM MCCOSH | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY RAY | EXALTED RULE Officer | – | $0 |
| TONY ROBINSON | TRUSTEE Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTIN SCHRADER | E. LEC. KNIG Officer | – | $0 |
| SANDY WALKER | LODGE TREASU Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 51, ATHENS, TN 37371-0051
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- WAYNE WILSON, PO BOX 51, ATHENS, TN 373710051
- Signed the 990
- KRISTIN SCHRADER, LODGE TREASURER
- Phone
- (423) 506-5909
- Return prepared by
- WARRENJACKSON CPAS PLLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION; TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND VETERANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE LODGE INVESTS IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A NUMBER OF YOUTH ORIENTED PROGRAMS. THE DRUG AWARENESS EDUCATION PROGRAM TEACHES PRIMARY GRADE STUDENTS THE DANGERS OF DRUG USE. YOUTH GOVERNMENT DAY PAIRS LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH LOCAL ELECTED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO LEARN ABOUT MCMINN COUNTY AND ITS GOVERNMENT. OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH THE ELKS TEEN OF THE MONTH/YEAR PROGRAM. THE LODGE ALSO SPONSORS TWO LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORTS THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS. OTHER SPONSORED YOUTH ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS INCLUDE, SCOUTING, ATHLETIC TEAMS/COMPETITION AND THE HOOP SHOOT FREE-THROW CONTEST.
- THE LODGE'S BENEVOLENT AND PATRIOTIC COMMUNITY-MINDED PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE, FLAG DAY OBSERVANCE AND A VETERANS' DAY PARADE. THE LODGE ALSO SUPPORTS THE TN ELKS BENEVOLENT FUND AND ANNUALLY PROVIDES CHRISTMAS BASKETS/GIFTS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
- SEE ABOVE
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
- 62-0550797
- 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)
- $247,766
- Income (IRS master file)
- $227,864
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $74,401 | $87,931 | $247,766 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $85,344 | $102,025 | $247,156 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $86,653 | $85,938 | $248,096 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $94,273 | $88,663 | $236,012 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | 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 62-0550797).
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 62-0550797.
- 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 WAYNE WILSON.
- 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; 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 $74,401, expenses of $87,931 and total assets of $247,766 at year end.
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