Nonprofit · EIN 82-0099650
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1416 BLACKFOOT
Tax-exempt · BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $209,716 | $192,136 | $17,580 | $503,341 | $219,744 | $283,597 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $216,944 | $200,834 | $16,110 | $517,042 | $251,025 | $266,017 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $213,365 | $189,719 | $23,646 | $514,190 | $264,283 | $249,907 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $38,402
- Membership dues
- $38,402
- Program service revenue
- $10,683
- Investment income
- $5,368
- Net income from fundraising events
- $62,363
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $92,900
- Other revenue
- $155,263
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $78,987
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,987
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,845
- Occupancy
- $16,814
- Depreciation
- $8,804
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $517,042
- Total assets, end of year
- $503,341
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $219,744
- Net assets, end of year
- $283,597
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $142,595
- Publicly traded securities
- $71,737
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $283,597
- Gross receipts
- $289,830
- Employees
- 25
- Year formed
- 1922
- State of legal domicile
- ID
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENT MECHAM | HEAD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRAVIS PACKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THOMAS GARRETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY GOUGH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| GERALDO GARCIA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MISTY MYLER | CURRENT EXAL Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARY SCOTT | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DERREK GARRETT | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOSHUA REDLICH | LECTURING KN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RIKI SYKES | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MELISSA JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JYLENE CAMMACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DEREK GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THOM GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRENT MECHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRAVIS PACKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY GOUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RIKI SYKES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT HALL | EXALTED RULE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MARY SCOTT | LEADING KNIG Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WESLEY JOHNSON | LOYAL KNIGHT Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JON CONLEY | LECTURING KN Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMY GOUGH | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RIKI SYKES | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| THOM GARRETT | INNER GUARD Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRENT MECHAM | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ASHLEY BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TRAVIS PACKER | HEAD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 99, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221-0099
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRENT MECHAM, PO BOX 99, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
- Signed the 990
- BRENT MECHAM, HEAD TRUSTEE
- Phone
- (208) 785-1080
- Return prepared by
- DEATON & COMPANY CHARTERED
Mission
THE ELKS LODGE PROUDLY SERVES THE COMMUNITY BY SPONSORING AND PROMOTING CHARITABLE EVENTS THAT INCLUDE YOUTH PROGRAMS, VETERANS SERVICES, DRUG AWARENESS, HELP TO NEEDY, THE PURSUIT OF PATRIOTISM FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND OTHER BENEVOLENT ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY CHARITABLE EVENTS.
- SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY CHARITABLE EVENTS.
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
- 82-0099650
- 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)
- $503,341
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,830
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $209,716 | $192,136 | $503,341 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $216,944 | $200,834 | $517,042 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $213,365 | $189,719 | $514,190 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $195,577 | $184,519 | $473,495 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 82-0099650).
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 82-0099650.
- 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 BRENT MECHAM.
- 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 11 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 $209,716, expenses of $192,136 and total assets of $503,341 at year end.
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