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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0554839

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2656 MESA BUCKHORN

Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85205

Financials

$732K$688K2023$811K$807K2024$989K$886K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2026990$988,502$885,597$102,905$2,024,384$201,555$1,822,829
March 31, 2025990$811,093$807,247$3,846$1,838,247$178,933$1,659,314
March 31, 2024990$732,011$688,076$43,935$1,867,261$204,416$1,662,845
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$403,099
Membership dues
$167,718
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,792
Net rental income
$36,934
Net gain from sales of assets
-$2,350
Net income from gaming
$96,110
Net income from sales of inventory
$371,456
Other revenue
$580,611

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$38,250
Other salaries and wages
$102,281
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$153,225
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10
Accounting fees
$745
Occupancy
$129,932
Depreciation
$52,189
Program services (functional)
$885,597

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,838,247
Total assets, end of year
$2,024,384
Total liabilities, end of year
$201,555
Net assets, end of year
$1,822,829
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,332,900
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,682,746
Net assets with donor restrictions
$140,083
Gross receipts
$1,667,206
Employees
11
Volunteers
115
Year formed
1983
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA J MELTONSECRETARY
Officer
20$23,250
LYNN MCCARTHYTREASURER
Officer
20$15,000
TARRANCE MARRILLEXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
TROY MELTONLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
LEANN KERSTENLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
JACKIE HELMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE CRAWFORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DENNIS BULCKTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
GIORGIO PHILLIPSTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL KNICKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM CRUZLOYAL KNIGHT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA J MELTONSECRETARY
Officer
20$21,917
PATREA CHRISTOFFERSONTREASURER
Officer
20$14,000
KATHY HARTEXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
TARRANCE MARRILLLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
KRIS HARTLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
JACKIE HELMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE CRAWFORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY CRAVERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ALONZO LONGTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL KNICKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA J MELTONSECRETARY
Officer
20$17,000
PATREA CHRISTOFFERSONTREASURER
Officer
20$12,000
DENNIS BULCKEXALTED RULER
Officer
20$0
CATHY HARTLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
TARRANCE MARRILLLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERYL GARNER-VAIRALECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director
1$0
JACKIE HELMTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE CRAWFORDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY CRAVERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
WANDA WEBBERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL KNICKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6718 E AVALON ST, MESA, AZ 85205-9015
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DENNIS BULCK, 6718 E AVALON ST, MESA, AZ 85205
Signed the 990
DEBRA J MELTON, SECRETARY
Phone
(480) 981-2763
Return prepared by
PAMELA K WESTER

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • MESA BUCKHORN HELD CHRISTMAS IN JULY FOR CHILDREN AND SUPPORTED VETERANS THROUGH INVOLVEMENT WITH VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS. THE LODGE HELD MEETINGS AND EVENTS WITH ITS MEMBERS FOR SUPPORT AND SOCIALIZATION.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990 on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-0554839
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,024,384
Income (IRS master file)
$1,667,206

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$988,502$885,597$2,024,384XML
990March 2025$811,093$807,247$1,838,247XML
990March 2024$732,011$688,076$1,867,261XML
990March 2023$669,823$622,147$1,867,708IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 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 86-0554839).

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 86-0554839.
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 DENNIS BULCK.
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; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $23,250 (DEBRA J MELTON, 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 $988,502, expenses of $885,597 and total assets of $2,024,384 at year end.

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