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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0110404

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 1554 DILLON

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DILLON, MT 59725

Financials

$71K$82K2023$97K$78K2024$93K$93K2025
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-EZ$92,890$93,304-$414$161,795$17,176$144,619
March 31, 2025990-EZ$97,250$78,430$18,820$143,630$370$143,260
March 31, 2024990-EZ$70,536$81,606-$11,070$141,568$17,191$124,377
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,479
Membership dues
$21,317
Investment income
$17,266
Net income from fundraising events
$5,838
Net income from sales of inventory
$27,500
Other revenue
$490

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,147
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,550
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$12,562
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$5,987
Occupancy
$34,702
Other expenses
$28,906
Program services (functional)
$92,020

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$143,630
Total assets, end of year
$161,795
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,176
Net assets, end of year
$144,619
Cash, savings and investments
$84,785
Land and buildings
$65,639
Gross receipts
$119,631

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-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GERALD PENNSecretary1$4,550
MIKE TYLERLEADING KNIGHT1$0
BETH CASEYLOYAL KNIGHT5$0
PATTI GILLISLECTURING KNIGH1$0
SCOTT GODFREYChairman1$0
BRANDON TURNEYEXALTED RULER1$0
JOHN GILLISTrustee1$0
MIKE RICHARDSONTrustee1$0
PEGGY BRUNOTreasurer1$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GERALD PENNSecretary1$2,100
TOREE TURNEYTreasurer1$900
MIKE TYLERLEADING KNIGHT1$0
BETH CASEYLOYAL KNIGHT5$0
PATTI GILLISLECTURING KNIGH1$0
SCOTT GODFREYTrustee1$0
BRANDON TURNEYEXALTED RULER1$0
JOHN GILLISDirector1$0
MIKE RICHARDSONTrustee1$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAROLYN BACONSecretary10$4,200
JEANNETTE PITMANTreasurer5$1,200
JOHN BACONEXALTED RULER1$0
TOM MCKNIGHTLOYAL KNIGHT1$0
SCOTT GODFREYChairman1$0
BRANDON TURNEYLEADING KNIGHT1$0
JOHN GILLISDirector1$0
GERALD PENNDirector1$0
JERRY PENNDirector1$0
JAMIE SKRADSKIDirector1$0
TOREE TURNEYDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 505, DILLON, MT 59725-0505
Signed the 990-EZ
CAROLYN BACON, Secretary
Phone
(406) 683-5552
Return prepared by
Paigeville Accounting Services LLC

Mission

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED TO SERVE ITS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT OF FELLOWSHIP THROUGH MEETINGS & FUNCTIONS WITH MEMBERS & SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY THROUGH YOUTH & ADULT ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $92,020 · grants $3,000

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-EZ on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0110404
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)
$161,795
Income (IRS master file)
$119,631

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
August 15, 2018
Posted by the IRS
April 11, 2019
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2018

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZMarch 2026$92,890$93,304$161,795XML
990-EZMarch 2025$97,250$78,430$143,630XML
990-EZMarch 2024$70,536$81,606$141,568XML

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 81-0110404).

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 81-0110404.
Is BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on August 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2018.
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-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,550 (GERALD PENN, Secretary).
How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $92,890, expenses of $93,304 and total assets of $161,795 at year end.

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