Nonprofit · EIN 91-1472056
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 2755 TRI-CITIES
Tax-exempt · KENNEWICK, WA 99336
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $159,775 | $99,364 | $60,411 | $350,640 | $148,421 | $202,219 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $123,048 | $108,950 | $14,098 | $296,046 | $154,238 | $141,808 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $96,416 | $98,047 | -$1,631 | $280,942 | $153,232 | $127,710 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,698
- Membership dues
- $21,915
- Investment income
- $39,851
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,376
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $20,935
Expenses
- Benefits paid to members
- $31,221
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $7,595
- Other expenses
- $60,548
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $296,046
- Total assets, end of year
- $350,640
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,421
- Net assets, end of year
- $202,219
- Cash, savings and investments
- $281,645
- Land and buildings
- $61,474
- Gross receipts
- $168,546
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-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | Exalted Ruler | 1 | $0 |
| Brent Smith | Leading Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Dahl | Loyal Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Archer | Lecturing Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Patty Wilson | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Sharon Kristofzski | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| John Dabney | Esquire | 1 | $0 |
| Maggie Murphy | Chaplin | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Case | Inner Guard | 1 | $0 |
| Elane Beach | Tiler | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Balint | 1st yr Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Wes Wiegand | 2nd yr Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| John Kristofzski | 3rd yr Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate May | Exalted Ruler | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Burke | Leading Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Dahl | Loyal Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Archer | Lecturing Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Patty Wilson | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Sharon Kristofzski | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| John Dabney | Esquire | 1 | $0 |
| Maggie Murphy | Chaplin | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Case | Inner Guard | 1 | $0 |
| Elane Beach | Tiler | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Balint | 1st yr Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Wes Wiegand | 2nd yr Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| John Kristofzski | 3rd yr Trustee | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate May | Exalted Ruler | 1 | $0 |
| John Kristofzski | Leading Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Brent Smith | Loyal Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler Adams | Lecturing Knight | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Kristofzski | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Patty Wilson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| John Dabney | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Moran | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Wes Wiegand | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Balint | Esquire | 1 | $0 |
| Teresa Schott | Chaplain | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Leigh | Inner Guard | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15 S COLORADO ST, KENNEWICK, WA 99336-7717
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Nick Allen, Exalted Ruler
- Phone
- (509) 735-6035
- Website
- elks2755frontier.com
- Return prepared by
- Jerry Descoteaux
Mission
See Organizations Primary Exempt Purpose
Program accomplishments
- Scholarships are provided to graduating high school seniors based on financial need, leadership, and scholarship.
- Washington Elks Therapy program for children provides home-based occupational and physical therapy to children with developmental delays or physical disabilities at no cost.
- Elks National Foundation helps build stronger communities by volunteering and funding projects that improve the quality of life in local communities.
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-1472056
- 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)
- $350,640
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,546
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $159,775 | $99,364 | $350,640 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2025 | $123,048 | $108,950 | $296,046 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2024 | $96,416 | $98,047 | $280,942 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 91-1472056).
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 91-1472056.
- 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-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $159,775, expenses of $99,364 and total assets of $350,640 at year end.
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