Nonprofit · EIN 81-0224893
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1737 DEER LODGE
Tax-exempt · DEER LODGE, MT 59722
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $93,282 | $87,774 | $5,508 | $611,546 | $7,359 | $604,187 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $106,336 | $85,067 | $21,269 | $604,223 | $5,544 | $598,679 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $299,977 | $159,938 | $140,039 | $588,696 | $11,286 | $577,410 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,427
- Membership dues
- $17,411
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,179
- Net rental income
- $5,202
- Net income from fundraising events
- $14,603
- Net income from gaming
- $15,441
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,522
- Other revenue
- $53,676
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,152
- Occupancy
- $13,783
- Depreciation
- $14,538
- Program services (functional)
- $17,198
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,576
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $604,223
- Total assets, end of year
- $611,546
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,359
- Net assets, end of year
- $604,187
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $276,980
- Gross receipts
- $166,859
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA GALLAGHER | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DONITA ANDERSON | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARY BENOIT | TILER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SANDY HEATON | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| EVELYN JOHNSON | EXALTED RULER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| BEVERLY BECK | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BENOIT | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JOHN HENDERSON | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DAN RIDDLE | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARY PERSONS | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY PERSONS | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SANDY HEATON | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MONTY WAIT | TILER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SHAWNA JOHNSON | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DANNY RIDDLE | EXALTED RULER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JEFF CEASE | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| EVERLY JOHNSON | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DENNIS JOHNSON | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BEVERLY BECK | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOY GRADY | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE MOORE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ROBERT STONE | A&A CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DAN RIDDLE | MAJOR PROJ. CHAIR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MELISSA GALLAHER | PRESIDING JUSTICE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DANNY RIDDLE | EXALTED RULER Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JEFF CEASE | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DENNIS JOHNSON | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| EVELYN JOHNSON | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BEVERLY BECK | SECRETARY Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JOY GRADY | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 777, DEER LODGE, MT 59722-0777
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MARY PERSONS, C/O PO BOX 777, DEER LODGE, MT 59722
- Signed the 990
- MARY PERSONS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (406) 846-1737
- Return prepared by
- NEWLAND AND COMPANY
Mission
NONE
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH PROGRAMS CONSISTING OF BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, HOOP SHOOTS, BABE RUTH BASEBALL, SOCCER, EASTER EGG HUNT, HOOKED ON FISHING, & BIKE SAFETY COURSES.Expenses $7,520
- VETERANS COMMITTEE PROGRAMS.Expenses $2,822
- STATE & NATIONAL CONVENTIONS.Expenses $6,856
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
- 81-0224893
- 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)
- $611,546
- Income (IRS master file)
- $166,859
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $93,282 | $87,774 | $611,546 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $106,336 | $85,067 | $604,223 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $299,977 | $159,938 | $588,696 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 81-0224893).
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 81-0224893.
- 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 MARY PERSONS.
- 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 10 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 $93,282, expenses of $87,774 and total assets of $611,546 at year end.
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