Nonprofit · EIN 93-0441060
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
Also known as 1972 SWEET HOME
Tax-exempt · SWEET HOME, OR 97386
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $301,389 | $189,640 | $111,749 | $878,176 | $216,107 | $662,069 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $189,930 | $185,658 | $4,272 | $755,930 | $98,989 | $656,941 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $505,121 | $169,945 | $335,176 | $744,309 | $91,640 | $652,669 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $78,368
- Membership dues
- $33,875
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $125,384
- Net income from gaming
- $21,428
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $64,936
- Other revenue
- $97,637
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $13,765
- Other salaries and wages
- $34,771
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,111
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $650
- Occupancy
- $33,437
- Depreciation
- $10,279
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $755,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $878,176
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $216,107
- Net assets, end of year
- $662,069
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $558,631
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $662,069
- Gross receipts
- $409,043
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 55
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN SHERER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $13,765 |
| DAVID GIBBS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BONNIE MCCOLLUM | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOB RYAN | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DUANE WINSLOW | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHULD | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CORRINDA STUBBS | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCDERMED | Loyal Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID KEM | Lecture Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DUNBAR | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KURT GATES | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN SHERER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $13,410 |
| CRAIG BROWN | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BONNIE MCCOLLUM | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOB RYAN | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DUANE WINSLOW | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHULD | Loyal Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CORRINDA STUBBS | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROLYN MCDERMED | Lecture Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| THERESA BROWN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BOBBY MCDERMED | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KURT GATES | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLY BASHAW | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $8,004 |
| BILL HEWITT | Lecture Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BONNIE MCCOLLUM | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BOB RYAN | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DUANE WINSLOW | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEVE SCHULD | Loyal Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KIMI NASH | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MICHELLE CARPENTER | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| THERESA BROWN | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BOBBY MCDERMED | Exalted Ruler Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| KURT GATES | Leading Knight Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 176, SWEET HOME, OR 97386-0176
- Signed the 990
- BONNIE MCCOLLUM, Trustee
- Phone
- (541) 367-3559
- Return prepared by
- HEATHER SEARCH LTC
Mission
THE LODGE'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE MEMBERSHIP, PROMOTE CHARITY IN THE COMMUNITY, ENCOURAGE THE VALUES OF PATRIOTISM AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND PERPETUATE THE FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE LODGE OPERATES A FACILITY TO CONDUCT WEEKLY MEETINGS AND YEARLY CEREMONIES. THESE FACILITIES BENEFIT MEMBERS.
- THE LODGE CONTRIBUTES TO A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE YOUTH, MEDICAL AND OTHER.
- THE LODGE OPERATES A FACILITY TO PROVIDE MEALS AND BEVERAGES FOR ITS MEMBERS. THESE INCLUDE A DAILY LUNCH, NIGHTLY DINNER AND EVENING ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS.
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 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
- 93-0441060
- 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)
- $878,176
- Income (IRS master file)
- $409,043
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $301,389 | $189,640 | $878,176 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $189,930 | $185,658 | $755,930 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $505,121 | $169,945 | $744,309 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $157,397 | $162,696 | $392,205 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | 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 93-0441060).
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 93-0441060.
- 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 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; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $13,765 (ROBIN SHERER, 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 $301,389, expenses of $189,640 and total assets of $878,176 at year end.
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