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Nonprofit · EIN 86-6057513

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2350 COOLIDGE-FLORENCE

Tax-exempt · FLORENCE, AZ 85132

Financials

$289K$298K2023$372K$369K2024$339K$296K2025
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$339,079$296,346$42,733$1,213,474$68,390$1,145,084
March 31, 2025990$371,771$368,803$2,968$1,105,452$55,271$1,050,181
March 31, 2024990 (amended)$288,988$298,088-$9,100$1,066,910$49,117$1,017,793
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$76,882
Membership dues
$44,968
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,366
Net rental income
$25,965
Net income from gaming
$9,255
Net income from sales of inventory
$83,104
Other revenue
$260,831

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$15,400
Other salaries and wages
$12,624
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,331
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$900
Occupancy
$66,206
Depreciation
$21,732

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,105,452
Total assets, end of year
$1,213,474
Total liabilities, end of year
$68,390
Net assets, end of year
$1,145,084
Land, buildings and equipment
$758,242
Net assets without donor restrictions
$948,513
Net assets with donor restrictions
$196,571
Gross receipts
$497,373
Employees
5
Volunteers
152
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Angela SchenkSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$7,700
Susan HuntTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$7,700
Mark BlackwellExalted Ruler
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Mark TarjeftLeading Knight
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Eric MinarLoyal Knight
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Ken GoughLecturing Knight
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Stephen HotzTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Karen BlackwellTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Doug YatesTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Richard MolineTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert H BeckTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Angela SchenkSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
15$9,100
Susan HuntTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$9,100
Debra J NeelyTrustee 1 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert HundleyTrustee 2 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bonnie HundleyTrustee 3 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert V MolineTrustee 4 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert H BeckTrustee 5 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Chad KnutsonExalted Ruler
Officer
10$0
Mark Edward BlackwellLeading Knight
Officer
5$0
Stephen HotzLoyal Knight
Officer
2$0
Cameron M GilliamLecturing Knight
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Angela SchenkSecretary
Officer
15$8,200
Bonnie HundleyTreasurer
Officer
10$8,200
Mark TarJeftTrustee 4 year
Trustee or director, Officer
10$5,000
Robert BeckExalted Ruler
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Chad KnutsonLeading Knight
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Dawn WinsorLoyal Knight
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Steven JohnsonLecturing Knight
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Darryl DobogaiTrustee 1 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Debra NeelyTrustee 2 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Robert HundleyTrustee 3 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Richard MolineTrustee 5 year
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1033, FLORENCE, AZ 85132-3021
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Mark Blackwell, 2942 W William Ln, San Tan Valley, AZ 85144
Signed the 990
Mark Blackwell, Exalted Ruler
Phone
(520) 723-3832
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.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Dave's Kids; Christmas shopping spree; Christmas party; & Scholarships.
    Expenses $16,107
  • Elks Filling Empty Little Tummies (EFELT) + Other Childrens' Charities + Drug Awareness: The Lodge provides backpacks of food for the weekends for needy children plus supporting other children's activities.
    Expenses $10,945
  • Support for Veterans activities.
    Expenses $11,825

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
86-6057513
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1951
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,213,474
Income (IRS master file)
$497,373

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2026$339,079$296,346$1,213,474IRS
990March 2025$371,771$368,803$1,105,452IRS
990March 2024$288,988$298,088$1,066,910XML
990March 2023$220,310$194,223$1,061,993IRS
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 86-6057513).

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 86-6057513.
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.
Are donations to BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
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 Mark Blackwell.
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 $7,700 (Angela Schenk, 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 $339,079, expenses of $296,346 and total assets of $1,213,474 at year end.

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