Nonprofit · EIN 74-1717048
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2413 GONZALES
Tax-exempt · GONZALES, TX 78629
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $155,498 | $125,945 | $29,553 | $160,114 | $39,934 | $120,180 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $60,713 | $124,991 | -$64,278 | $124,972 | $44,882 | $80,090 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $51,764
- Membership dues
- $51,764
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $6,540
- Net income from fundraising events
- $22,729
- Net income from gaming
- -$1,016
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $70,667
- Other revenue
- $103,734
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,137
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,116
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $165
- Accounting fees
- $3,400
- Occupancy
- $40,852
- Depreciation
- $8,471
- Program services (functional)
- $125,945
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $124,972
- Total assets, end of year
- $160,114
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $39,934
- Net assets, end of year
- $120,180
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,470
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $105,483
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $14,697
- Gross receipts
- $263,540
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 445
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE SHORT | TREASURER Officer | 0 | $5,400 |
| REGINA PORRAS | SECRETARY Officer | 0 | $4,800 |
| CARLOS CAMARILLO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN BASQUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN BROWN | EXALTED RULER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| KIRK BENNETT | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CASEY WELCH | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN C DUBOSE III | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA SANDERSON | TILER Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LISA BROWN | INNER GUARD Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Basquez | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Carlos Camarillo | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Bret Moyes | Trustee Institutional trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Loretta Shirley | Exalted Ruler Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Regina Porer | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Austin Brown | Leading Knight Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Kirk Bennett | Loyal Knight Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Casey Welch | Lecturing Knight Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Thorn | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 762, GONZALES, TX 78629-0762
- In care of
- % KIRK BENNETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AUSTIN BROWN, PO BOX 762, Gonzales, TX 78629
- Signed the 990
- AUSTIN BROWN, TREASURER
- Return prepared by
- Floyd & Siptak PC
Mission
TO CARRY ON FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM. THE NET INCOME IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YOUTH ACTIVITIES, DRUG AWARENESS, YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP, ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL CHARITIES, VETERAN PROGRAMS, AND MORE
Program accomplishments
- TO CARRY ON FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM. THE NET INCOME IS USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR BENEVOLENT AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH YOUTH ACTIVITIES, DRUG AWARENESS, YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP, ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL CHARITIES, VETERAN PROGRAMS, AMERICANISM, AND SUPPORT TO STATE MAJOR PROJECTExpenses $125,945 · revenue $155,498
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 | Not 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
- 74-1717048
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1156: BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $155,498 | $125,945 | $160,114 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | $60,713 | $124,991 | $124,972 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $127,942 | $123,830 | $148,517 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 74-1717048).
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 74-1717048.
- 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 1972.
- 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 AUSTIN BROWN.
- 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 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,400 (JACKIE SHORT, TREASURER).
- 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 $155,498, expenses of $125,945 and total assets of $160,114 at year end.
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