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 72-0637742.

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.

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 JAMES L CRIPPIN JR.

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 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,200 (WANDA HOPE BALD, 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 $392,928, expenses of $415,138 and total assets of $820,265 at year end.

Nonprofit · EIN 72-0637742

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2321 SLIDELL

Tax-exempt · SLIDELL, LA 70469

Financials

Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end

Financials of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year ended	Form	Revenue	Expenses	Net income	Total assets	Liabilities	Net assets
March 31, 2026	990	$392,928	$415,138	-$22,210	$820,265	$21,944	$798,321
March 31, 2025	990	$380,411	$393,429	-$13,018	$821,364	$833	$820,531
March 31, 2024	990	$310,123	$262,645	$47,478	$848,160	$14,611	$833,549

Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants: $200,118
Membership dues: $74,861
Program service revenue: $0
Investment income: $0
Net income from gaming: $192,810
Other revenue: $192,810

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid: $0
Other salaries and wages: $10,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total): $11,831
Professional fundraising fees: $0
Accounting fees: $7,788
Occupancy: $216,060
Depreciation: $2,950

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year: $821,364
Total assets, end of year: $820,265
Total liabilities, end of year: $21,944
Net assets, end of year: $798,321
Land, buildings and equipment: $343,596
Net assets without donor restrictions: $679,802
Net assets with donor restrictions: $118,519
Gross receipts: $474,466
Employees: 2
Volunteers: 25
Year formed: 1965
State of legal domicile: LA

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
WANDA HOPE BALD	SECRETARY Officer	5	$3,200
DEIDRE D CHRISTIAN	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$2,400
CHRISTOPHER H HYMEL	TREASURER Officer	5	$2,400
WAYNE LANDRY	SECRETARY Officer	5	$1,200
JAN MCALLISTER	TREASURER Officer	5	$1,200
WILLIAM GRAFF	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
LEE GUILLORY	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
RANDY BERGERON JR	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
SAMUEL MASSON	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
HOWARD RICK WOOLEY	LECTURING KN Trustee or director	5	$0
RONALD BALD	LOYAL KNIGHT Officer	5	$0
JAMES L CRIPPIN JR	EXALTED RULE Officer	5	$0
JESSE HOWARD JR	LEADING KNIG Officer	5	$0

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
WAYNE LANDRY	SECRETARY Officer	5	$4,800
JAN MCALLISTER	TREASURER Officer	5	$3,600
WANDA HOPE BALD	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
DEIDRE D CHRISTIAN	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
WILLIAM GRAFF	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
LEE GUILLORY	EXALTED RULE Trustee or director	5	$0
JESSE HOWARD	LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director	5	$0
JAMES L CRIPPIN JR	LEADING KNIG Trustee or director	5	$0
RANDY BERGERON JR	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
KEITH ROSSIGNOL	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
HOWARD RICK WOOLEY	LECTURING KN Trustee or director	5	$0

990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people

Name	Title	Hours / week	Compensation
WAYNE LANDRY	SECRETARY Officer	5	$4,800
JAN MCALLISTER	TREASURER Officer	5	$3,600
GLEN LEMOINE	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
HERB HOSTLER	LEADING KNIGHT Trustee or director	5	$0
RANDY BERGERON	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
KEITH ROSSIGNOL	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
LEE GUILLORY	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
WILLIAM GRAFF	TRUSTEE Trustee or director	5	$0
DEIDRE CHRISTIAN	EXALTED RULER Trustee or director	5	$0
BRYAN RHOEUS	LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director	5	$0
DARREN SPRINGER	ELECTRON KNIGHT Trustee or director	5	$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file): PO BOX 5445, SLIDELL, LA 70469-5445
Principal officer (990 for 2025): JAMES L CRIPPIN JR, 34212 ELKS RD, SLIDELL, LA 70459
Signed the 990: JAMES L CRIPPIN JR, EXALTED RULER
Phone: (985) 641-1266
Website: WWW.ELKS.ORG/2321
Return prepared by: DYER AND COMPANY LLC

Mission

THE ELKS LODGE IS A NON-PROFIT FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE WORKS IN THE COMMUNITY.
990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM AND ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE WORKS IN THE COMMUNITY.

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: 72-0637742
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): $820,265
Income (IRS master file): $474,466

Filing history

Form	Year ended	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Return
990	March 2026	$392,928	$415,138	$820,265	IRS
990	March 2025	$380,411	$393,429	$821,364	XML
990	March 2024	$310,123	$262,645	$848,160	XML
990	March 2023	$282,812	$235,161	$786,659	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 72-0637742).

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 72-0637742.
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 JAMES L CRIPPIN JR.
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 13 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,200 (WANDA HOPE BALD, 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 $392,928, expenses of $415,138 and total assets of $820,265 at year end.