Nonprofit · EIN 86-0020219
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1576 AJO
Tax-exempt · AJO, AZ 85321
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $155,734 | $138,728 | $17,006 | $311,986 | $16,208 | $295,778 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $140,591 | $129,677 | $10,914 | $286,491 | $63,977 | $222,514 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $145,621 | $121,291 | $24,330 | $265,654 | $54,054 | $211,600 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,114
- Membership dues
- $17,686
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $192
- Net rental income
- $1,525
- Net income from gaming
- $13,680
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $64,359
- Other revenue
- $131,428
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $5,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,247
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $27,395
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,059
- Occupancy
- $30,232
- Depreciation
- $7,101
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $286,491
- Total assets, end of year
- $311,986
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,208
- Net assets, end of year
- $295,778
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $108,930
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $239,520
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $56,258
- Gross receipts
- $200,758
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1930
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald G Ebann | Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $3,000 |
| Crystal Durham | Director and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $2,400 |
| Debbie Allen | President and Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sherri Hurd | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stacy Guinn | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Ahlm | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Adrian Rendon | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Allen | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ed Ahlm | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald G Ebann | Secretary | 8 | $3,000 |
| Mandi Macias | Treasurer | 6 | $2,400 |
| Frank Hinman | Exalted Ruler | 4 | $0 |
| Debbie Allen | Leading Knight | 3 | $0 |
| Sherri Hurd | Loyal Knight | 2 | $0 |
| Stacy Guinn | Lecturing Knight | 2 | $0 |
| Diana Ahlm | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Adrian Rendon | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Mike Allen | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Bridget Rendon | Esquire | 2 | $0 |
| Marlene Hinman | Chaplain | 2 | $0 |
| Christopher Long | Inner Guard | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Agnes | Tiler | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald G Ebann | Secretary | 8 | $3,000 |
| Mandi Macias | Treasurer | 6 | $2,400 |
| Michael McBurney | Exalted Ruler | 4 | $0 |
| Diana Ahlm | Leading Knight | 3 | $0 |
| Debbie Allen | Loyal Knight | 2 | $0 |
| Sherri Hurd | Lecturing Knight | 2 | $0 |
| Frank Hinman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| J Michael Allen | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Don Rendon | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 151, AJO, AZ 85321-0151
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Debra Allen, 430 W 6th St, Ajo, AZ 85321
- Signed the 990
- Ronald Ebann, Secretary
- Phone
- (520) 387-7891
- Return prepared by
- Geno's Bookkeeping
Mission
To carry on Fraternal activities under the Lodge system the net income of which is used exclusively for benevolent and charitable purposes.
Program accomplishments
- Youth activitiesExpenses $2,888
- Community financial donationsExpenses $2,496
- ScholarshipsExpenses $6,750
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0020219
- 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
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $311,986
- Income (IRS master file)
- $200,758
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $155,734 | $138,728 | $311,986 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $140,591 | $129,677 | $286,491 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $145,621 | $121,291 | $265,654 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | 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 86-0020219).
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 86-0020219.
- 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 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 Debra Allen.
- 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 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,000 (Ronald G Ebann, Director and Secretary).
- 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 $155,734, expenses of $138,728 and total assets of $311,986 at year end.
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