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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0833384

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA

Also known as 2388 LAKEWOOD

Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Financials

$201K$282K2023$182K$227K2024
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, 2025990$181,912$226,554-$44,642$206,161$18,410$187,751
March 31, 2024990$200,930$281,694-$80,764$239,252$2,663$236,589
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$33,773
Membership dues
$17,217
Program service revenue
$121,730
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,936
Net income from gaming
$3,585
Net income from sales of inventory
$25,760
Other revenue
$26,409

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$546
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,625
Other salaries and wages
$52,856
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$67,542
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,437
Depreciation
$9,092
Program services (functional)
$184,467
Management and general (functional)
$42,087

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$239,252
Total assets, end of year
$206,161
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,410
Net assets, end of year
$187,751
Land, buildings and equipment
$174,676
Net assets without donor restrictions
$130,721
Net assets with donor restrictions
$57,030
Gross receipts
$299,453
Employees
7
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN SIMPSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$3,625
JOE SIMPSONEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JOHN SWANSONLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
DOUG STRASSERLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
RHETT POWERSLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
SARA TURCOESQUIRE
Trustee or director
15$0
SHONA POWERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LEA FIOLEKCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
15$0
MATTHEW SWANSONINNER GUARD
Trustee or director
15$0
KRISTIN NEILSTILER
Trustee or director
15$0
POLLY STOCKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
15$0
SUSAN BERVENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
SHERRIE SWANSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
30$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN SIMPSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
20$4,500
JOE SIMPSONEXALTED RULER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
JOHN SWANSONLEADING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
DOUG STRASSERLOYAL KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
RHETT POWERSLECTURING KNIGHT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
SARA TURCOESQUIRE
Trustee or director
15$0
SHONA POWERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
LEA FIOLEKCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
15$0
MATTHEW SWANSONINNER GUARD
Trustee or director
15$0
KRISTIN NEILSTILER
Trustee or director
15$0
POLLY STOCKERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
15$0
SUSAN BERVENTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
15$0
SHERRIE SWANSONTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6313 75TH ST W, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499-8369
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN SWANSON, 6313 75TH ST W, LAKEWOOD, WA 98499
Signed the 990
JOHN SWANSON, CURRENT EXALTED RULER
Phone
(253) 588-2388
Return prepared by
SINGERLEWAK LLP

Mission

THE LODGE FUNCTIONS AS THE CENTRAL MEETING POINT FOR ITS MEMBERS TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHARITY AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY. LAKEWOOD ELKS LODGE #2388 IS A SUBORDINATE LODGE OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROFITS FROM THE LAKEWOOD ELKS LODGE #2388 FACILITY RENTALS, THE ADJOINING RECREATION VEHICLE PARK, LICENSED GAMBLING ACTIVITIES, AND THE LOUNGE AND KITCHEN IN THE SOCIAL AREA ARE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE ST. LEO'S FOOD BANK, MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE AMERICAN LAKE VA HOSPITAL, THE ELKS HOOP SHOOTS PROGRAM, THE TALL ELKS CHILDREN'S THERAPY PROGRAM, THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION (ENF) AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $184,467 · revenue $151,075

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, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-0833384
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)
$206,161
Income (IRS master file)
$299,453

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$181,912$226,554$206,161XML
990March 2024$200,930$281,694$239,252XML
990March 2023$240,077$257,022$331,696IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 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 91-0833384).

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 91-0833384.
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 JOHN SWANSON.
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 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,625 (KAREN SIMPSON, SECRETARY).
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 $181,912, expenses of $226,554 and total assets of $206,161 at year end.

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