Nonprofit · EIN 88-0099912
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2353 NORTH LAS VEGAS
Tax-exempt · N LAS VEGAS, NV 89036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $49,112 | $65,659 | -$16,547 | $375,616 | $7,280 | $368,336 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $37,069 | $31,483 | $5,586 | $381,411 | $19,282 | $362,129 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $37,534 | $36,525 | $1,009 | $379,439 | $6,151 | $373,288 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,823
- Membership dues
- $16,032
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $372
- Net rental income
- $17,532
- Net income from gaming
- -$134
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,519
- Other revenue
- $22,917
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,900
- Occupancy
- $33,340
- Depreciation
- $3,483
- Management and general (functional)
- $65,659
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $381,411
- Total assets, end of year
- $375,616
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $368,336
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $157,734
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $327,114
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $41,222
- Gross receipts
- $63,504
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE WHITMORE | EXALTED RULER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN LAWTON | LOYAL KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| JHOWARD HASTON | LECTURING KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER D WEST | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| SUE ELLEN BOHNETT | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| PENNY JUONI | TILER | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA SMITH | INNER GUARD | 1 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BOHNETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES A MENAGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES PRESSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA JONES | EXALTED RULER | 1 | $0 |
| JACK KLEIN | LOYAL KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE WHITMORE | LECTURING KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN LAMMERT | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| SUE ELLEN BOHNETT | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| PHILLIP FLOYD | TILER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN LAWTON | INNER GUARD | 1 | $0 |
| RON DOUGLASS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES PRESSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MENAGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| GENE WINN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA JONES | EXALTED RULER | 1 | $0 |
| JACK KLEIN | LOYAL KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| WAYNE WHITMORE | LECTURING KNIGHT | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN LAMMERT | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 |
| SUE ELLEN BOHNETT | TREASURER | 4 | $0 |
| PHILLIP FLOYD | TILER | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN LAWTON | INNER GUARD | 1 | $0 |
| RON DOUGLASS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES PRESSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MENAGH | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
| GENE WINN | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 363467, N LAS VEGAS, NV 89036-7467
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER WEST, PO BOX 363467, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89036
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER WEST, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (702) 642-9431
- Return prepared by
- Genesis Solutions CPA
Mission
ELKS INVEST IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN GROW UP HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE, MEET THE NEEDS OF TODAYS VETERANS, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- QUALITY OF LIFE - FOOD AND GIFT BASKETS AT HOLIDAYS
- VETERANS - SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES
- RECOGNIZE 1ST RESPONDERS
- YOUTH SERVICES - SUPPORT FOR BOY SCOUTS, FOSTER CHILDREN AND BAND PROGRAM
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 | Not 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
- 88-0099912
- 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)
- $375,616
- Income (IRS master file)
- $63,504
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $49,112 | $65,659 | $375,616 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $37,069 | $31,483 | $381,411 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $37,534 | $36,525 | $379,439 | XML |
| 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 88-0099912).
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 88-0099912.
- 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 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. 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 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER WEST.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 10 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, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,112, expenses of $65,659 and total assets of $375,616 at year end.
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