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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1680694

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as WESLACO ELKS LODGE 2057

Tax-exempt · WESLACO, TX 78596

Financials

$469K$397K2023$462K$420K2024
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, 2025990$461,992$420,146$41,846$542,296$57,817$484,479
March 31, 2024990$469,146$396,676$72,470$495,105$20,966$474,139
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$62,514
of which government grants
$7,680
Membership dues
$21,801
Program service revenue
$331,981
Investment income
$10,685
Royalties
$265
Net income from fundraising events
$56,547
Other revenue
$56,812

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$45,448
Other salaries and wages
$79,369
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$85,549
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,500
Occupancy
$49,157
Depreciation
$15,847
Program services (functional)
$402,731
Fundraising (functional)
$17,415

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$495,105
Total assets, end of year
$542,296
Total liabilities, end of year
$57,817
Net assets, end of year
$484,479
Land, buildings and equipment
$200,698
Gross receipts
$470,538
Employees
9
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
TX

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM MCDANIELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BONNIE FLOWERCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
ROY RIOSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
IVAN FORTENBERRYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BOBBY GATTONEXALTED RULE
Officer
–$0
ISRAEL MALDONADOEST LEADING
Officer
–$0
JOE DEVINEEST LOYAL KN
Officer
–$0
GARY MANNTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
PAUL MCDANIELSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
LEE MOYERTREASURER
Officer
–$0
CHRIS ODOMTILER/INNER
Officer
–$0
VERONICA GARCIAESQUIRE
Officer
–$0
ROY HERBEREST LECTURIN
Officer
–$0
ELOY DELEONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM MCDANIELTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM MOYERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
IVAN FORTENBERRYTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BOBBY GATTONEXALTED RULE
Officer
–$0
ISRAEL MALDONADOLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
–$0
JOE DEVINELECTURING KN
Officer
–$0
GARY MANN CHAIRMANTRUSTEE CHAI
Trustee or director
–$0
PAUL MCDANIELSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
LEE MOYERTREASURER
Officer
–$0
CHRIS ODOMTILER/INNER
Officer
–$0
DANIEL GALVANESQUIRE
Officer
–$0
ROY HERBERLEADING KNIG
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 S BORDER AVE, WESLACO, TX 78596-5813
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BOBBY GATTON
Signed the 990
PAUL MCDANIEL, SECRETARY
Phone
(956) 968-7115
Return prepared by
CHERYL BELLAMY CPA PLLC

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

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DONATIONS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
  • DONATIONS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1680694
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)
$542,296
Income (IRS master file)
$470,538

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$461,992$420,146$542,296XML
990March 2024$469,146$396,676$495,105XML
990March 2023$509,903$403,379$431,322IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––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 74-1680694).

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 74-1680694.
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 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. 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 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names BOBBY GATTON.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 14 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, 2025 it reported revenue of $461,992, expenses of $420,146 and total assets of $542,296 at year end.

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