Nonprofit · EIN 81-0227892
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1764 WOLF POINT
Tax-exempt · WOLF POINT, MT 59201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $115,383 | $119,274 | -$3,891 | $93,975 | $34,017 | $59,958 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $131,471 | $99,668 | $31,803 | $89,605 | $25,759 | $63,846 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $29,828 | $41,375 | -$11,547 | $109,036 | $25,252 | $83,784 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $30,622
- Membership dues
- $12,522
- Program service revenue
- $4,350
- Investment income
- $13
- Net income from gaming
- $52,109
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $27,798
- Other revenue
- $80,398
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,103
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,875
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,227
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,860
- Occupancy
- $4,654
- Depreciation
- $3,895
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $89,605
- Total assets, end of year
- $93,975
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,017
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,958
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $51,338
- Gross receipts
- $707,625
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1956
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY TRAEHOLT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENE PRONTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID PERKINSD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANGELA ROMO | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE PETERSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PLESTINA | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TARA THOMAS | EXALTED RULER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KAREN JEIDE | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DENNIS HESER | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEB MADISON | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMY KELLER | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILL VANDERWEELE | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT MONTGOMERY | EXALTED RULER Officer | 3 | $599 |
| BRADLEY TRAEHOLT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENE PRONTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID PERKINSD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL VANDERWEELE | TILER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANGELA ROMO | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE PETERSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PLESTINA | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN JEIDE | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PENNY PRESSER | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DENNIS HESER | LEADING KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF PRESSER | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AMY KELLER | LECTURING KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY KELLER | LECTURING KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS HESER | LEADING KNIGHT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GARY JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GENE PRONTO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD TRAEHOLT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE PETERSEN | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANEGLA ROMO | ESQUIRE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN PLESTINA | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BILL VANDER WEELE | TILER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY GREUFE | TREASURER Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SCOTT MONTGOMERY | EXALTED RULER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JEFF PRESSER | LOYAL KNIGHT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE PEDERSEN | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 304 MAIN ST, WOLF POINT, MT 59201-1533
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TARA THOMAS, 304 MAIN ST, WOLF POINT, MT 59201
- Signed the 990
- TARA THOMAS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 653-1920
- Return prepared by
- CHMS PC
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED IS TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY, TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITYExpenses $13,103
- MEMBER LODGE SERVICESExpenses $163,399
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
- 81-0227892
- 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)
- $93,975
- Income (IRS master file)
- $707,625
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $115,383 | $119,274 | $93,975 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $131,471 | $99,668 | $89,605 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $29,828 | $41,375 | $109,036 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $32,566 | $39,905 | $131,976 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | 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 81-0227892).
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 81-0227892.
- 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 TARA THOMAS.
- 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 12 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 $115,383, expenses of $119,274 and total assets of $93,975 at year end.
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