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Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa

2530 Kinderhook

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Fraternal beneficiary societies and associations, which provide payment of life, sickness, accident or other benefits to members.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$233k (2024)

Expenses
$197k (2024)

Total Assets
$401k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$23.1k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending March
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,399
Expenses
$196,655
Net Income
$36,744
Net Assets
$377,588
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $131,826
56.5%
Program Services $3,250
1.4%
Investment Income $3,223
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $93,010
39.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,500
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,068
3.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,675
Total Liabilities $23,087
Net Assets $377,588
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $7,500 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Leo Buell (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
John Deane (Esquire/Orga) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Deck (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Jeanne Engel (Inner Guard) $0 $0 $0
Robin Howes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Larry Knott (Tiler) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Leiser (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Mcdermott (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Mcgiffert (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Thom Mcdermott (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$195,542
Expenses
$193,552
Net Income
$1,990
Net Assets
$329,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,914
57.7%
Program Services $475
0.2%
Investment Income $2,035
1.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $75,972
38.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,500
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,180
4.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $350,469
Total Liabilities $21,305
Net Assets $329,164
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $7,500 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bellingham (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Everett (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Robin Howes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thom Mcdermott (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Piddock (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Travis (House Chair) $0 $0 $0
Vacant (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,794
Expenses
$181,798
Net Income
$5,996
Net Assets
$340,989
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $102,191
54.4%
Program Services $2,100
1.1%
Investment Income $1,396
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $83,892
44.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,500
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,160
4.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $359,871
Total Liabilities $18,882
Net Assets $340,989
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $7,500 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Everett (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Hallenbeck (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robin Howes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Leiser (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Frank Masten (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Mcdermott (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dave Travis (House Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,437
Expenses
$149,332
Net Income
$4,105
Net Assets
$331,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,316
59.5%
Program Services $2,750
1.8%
Investment Income $1,621
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $50,294
32.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,500
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,160
5.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $344,716
Total Liabilities $13,349
Net Assets $331,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $7,500 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $6,000 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Everett (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Robin Howes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Leiser (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Frank Masten (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
Tammy Mcdermott (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Miglio (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$173,782
Expenses
$179,432
Net Income
-$5,650
Net Assets
$310,253
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $119,911
69.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,046
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $54,974
31.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,467
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,739
2.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320,864
Total Liabilities $10,611
Net Assets $310,253
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $6,926 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $5,541 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Eleby (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Robin Howes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anne Leiser (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Miglio (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Piddock (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$155,886
Expenses
$174,503
Net Income
-$18,617
Net Assets
$315,189
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $101,950
65.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $845
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $733
0.5%
Net Inventory Sales $44,455
28.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $8,900
5.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $330,308
Total Liabilities $15,119
Net Assets $315,189
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Piddock (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fisher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Leiser (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bellingham (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Trustee Chai) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Miglio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Larry Eleby (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,158
Expenses
$157,340
Net Income
$1,818
Net Assets
$332,698
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $110,382
69.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,493
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $321
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $45,942
28.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,460
4.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,857
Total Liabilities $14,159
Net Assets $332,698
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $6,000 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $4,000 $0 $0
John Piddock (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fisher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Anne Leiser (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bellingham (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Benjamin Lasher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Sundwall (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Frank Masten (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Akers (Trustee Chai) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Miglio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$151,393
Expenses
$153,520
Net Income
-$2,127
Net Assets
$330,513
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $103,824
68.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,379
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $327
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $43,843
29.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,960
4.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $344,287
Total Liabilities $13,774
Net Assets $330,513
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $6,000 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $4,000 $0 $0
John Piddock (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
John Colgan (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0
Chris Akers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bennett Mcewan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fisher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ken Withkowski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Thomas Miglio (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ida Leiser (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bellingham (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$172,295
Expenses
$159,682
Net Income
$12,613
Net Assets
$332,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,212
65.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $529
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $47,457
27.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,500
13.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $348,948
Total Liabilities $16,503
Net Assets $332,445
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $6,000 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $4,000 $0 $0
John Colgan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bev Mceuen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fisher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ken Withkowski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Phil Melino (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ida Leiser (Lecturing Kn) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bellingham (Esquire) $0 $0 $0
Steve Race (Inner Guard) $0 $0 $0
Leo Buell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Chris Akers (Exalted Rule) $0 $0 $0
Robert Kramer (Leading Knig) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$161,538
Expenses
$176,892
Net Income
-$15,354
Net Assets
$319,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $96,335
59.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $573
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $57,489
35.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,000
2.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,143
Total Liabilities $16,309
Net Assets $319,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $3,000 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $2,000 $0 $0
Chris Akers (Exalated Ruler) $0 $0 $0
Robert Kramer (Leading Knight) $0 $0 $0
John Colgan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bev Mceuen (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fisher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Withkowski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Phil Melino (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ida Leiser (Lecturing Knight) $0 $0 $0
Chris Bellingham (Esquire) $0 $0 $0
Steve Race (Inner Guard) $0 $0 $0
Leo Buell (Chaplan) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,493
Expenses
$195,855
Net Income
$64,638
Net Assets
$335,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $136,617
52.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $295
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $58,823
22.6%
Other Revenue $55,141
21.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $352,527
Total Liabilities $17,339
Net Assets $335,188
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gerald Shook (Secretary) $6,000 $0 $0
Joseph Laviano (Treasurer) $4,000 $0 $0
Charles Cotsonas (Exalated Ruler) $0 $0 $0
Robert Kramer (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Charles Akers (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Deane (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Richard Fisher (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kenny Withkowski (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Phil Melino (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ida Leiser (Lecturing Knight) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,256
Expenses
$167,786
Net Income
$6,470
Net Assets
$270,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,391
65.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $285
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $66,090
37.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,000
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,682
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $288,920
Total Liabilities $18,370
Net Assets $270,550

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,830
Expenses
$191,639
Net Income
-$16,809
Net Assets
$264,080
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $115,910
66.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $500
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $54,382
31.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $8,000
4.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,568
Total Liabilities $17,488
Net Assets $264,080

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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