Nonprofit · EIN 86-0207835
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2349 APACHE JUNCTION LODGE
Tax-exempt · APACHE JCT, AZ 85119
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $583,513 | $621,651 | -$38,138 | $1,088,964 | $98,429 | $990,535 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $588,622 | $607,550 | -$18,928 | $1,175,667 | $69,016 | $1,106,651 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $559,892 | $431,937 | $127,955 | $1,087,620 | $62,383 | $1,025,237 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,778
- Membership dues
- $79,389
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $41
- Net rental income
- $2,944
- Net income from gaming
- $15,563
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $244,842
- Other revenue
- $482,694
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $24,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $116,115
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $157,253
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,617
- Occupancy
- $21,645
- Depreciation
- $15,165
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,175,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,088,964
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $98,429
- Net assets, end of year
- $990,535
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $343,587
- Publicly traded securities
- $57,055
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $675,291
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $315,244
- Gross receipts
- $1,200,666
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1966
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Bender | Secretary Officer | 20 | $16,240 |
| Sherry Coker | Director & Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Greg Bender | Director & President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Dennis Walter | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Todd Schall | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Bruce Hoffman | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Henderson | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Steven Jorgensen | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stephenie Jentink | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian Overstreet | Director & Vice-President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael O'Brien | Treasurer Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Russell | Previous Secretary Officer | 25 | $16,540 |
| Vicki Petrosky | Previous Treasurer Officer | 20 | $12,800 |
| Greg Bender | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| David Henderson | Loyal Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Sherry Coker | Director and Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Denis Walter | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Brandon Moore | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Todd Schall | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Bruce Hoffman | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Chris Hafer | Lecturing Knight Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Holly Bender | Secretary Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Megan Bonillas | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicki Petrosky | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $12,000 |
| David Edmier | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Andrew Brucker | Director, Trustee 1 yr Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Ralph Henderson | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jim Watkins | President Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2455 N APACHE TRL, APACHE JCT, AZ 85119-1021
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Greg Bender, PO Box 459, Apache Junction, AZ 85117
- Signed the 990
- Greg Bender, Exalted Ruler
- Phone
- (480) 982-2349
- 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
- PER: ScholarshipsExpenses $19,581
- Civic Activities which includes Youth activitiesExpenses $27,780
- Veterans' activitiesExpenses $6,676
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
- 86-0207835
- 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)
- $1,088,964
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,200,666
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $583,513 | $621,651 | $1,088,964 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2025 | $588,622 | $607,550 | $1,175,667 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $559,892 | $431,937 | $1,087,620 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $511,819 | $412,913 | $952,293 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 86-0207835).
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 86-0207835.
- 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 Greg Bender.
- 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; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,240 (Holly Bender, 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 $583,513, expenses of $621,651 and total assets of $1,088,964 at year end.
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