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Nonprofit · EIN 73-0743461

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1347 BLACKWELL

Tax-exempt · BLACKWELL, OK 74631

Financials

$53K$50K2023$48K$44K2024$58K$51K2025
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$57,682$51,498$6,184$76,754$4,376$72,378
March 31, 2025990$47,699$43,828$3,871$70,343$4,066$66,277
March 31, 2024990$53,196$50,158$3,038$66,269$3,863$62,406
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,958
Program service revenue
$3,987
Investment income
$262
Net income from sales of inventory
$15,475
Other revenue
$15,475

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$7,278
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$7,278
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,740
Occupancy
$20,202

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,260
Total assets, end of year
$76,754
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,376
Net assets, end of year
$72,378
Land, buildings and equipment
$31,200
Net assets without donor restrictions
$72,378
Gross receipts
$67,888
Employees
2
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1917
State of legal domicile
OK

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
LEWIS KUCHARTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RYAN PEETOOMTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
GRADY HETRICKTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RANDY PAIGETrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
RICK ADAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DEBRA L NORTHSecretary
Officer
10$0
DARIN L SHEETSLECTURNG KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
TIM URBANLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
TAYLN JOHNSONTreasurer
Officer
0$0
CINDY CLARKLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
MATTHEW R MILLEREXALTED RULER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEWIS KUCHARTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
ROBERT PEETOOMTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
GRADY HETRICKTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RANDY PAIGETrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RICK ADAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
DEBRA L NORTHSecretary
Officer
10$0
DARIN L SHEETSLECTURNG KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
TIM URBANLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
CINDY CLARKLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
MATTHEW R MILLEREXALTED RULER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT PEETOOMTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
ED URBANTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RANDY PAIGETrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RICK ADAMSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
LEWIS KUCHAREXALTED RULER
Officer
0$0
DEBRA NORTHSecretary
Officer
10$0
DARIN SHEETSLECTURNG KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
TIM URBANLEADING KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
CINDY CLARKLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
0$0
MATT MILLERTreasurer
Officer
0$0
ANDY ANGLEESQUIRE
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 128, BLACKWELL, OK 74631-0128
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
RANDY PAIGE, P O BOX 128, BLACKWELL, OK 746310128
Signed the 990
RANDY PAIGE, Trustee
Return prepared by
Judy Paige

Mission

TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT, THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • SEE SCHEDULE O

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

File the 2026 990-EZ for BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Due August 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
73-0743461
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)
$76,754
Income (IRS master file)
$67,888

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$57,682$51,498$76,754XML
990March 2025$47,699$43,828$70,343XML
990March 2024$53,196$50,158$66,269XML
990March 2023$54,439$56,516$63,405IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––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 73-0743461).

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 73-0743461.
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 RANDY PAIGE.
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 $57,682, expenses of $51,498 and total assets of $76,754 at year end.

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