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Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa

48 Grand Rapids
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1972
  • EIN: 38-0341603

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
$91.7k (2024)

Expenses
$95.6k (2024)

Total Assets
$52k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$15.2k (2024)

Years with missing data
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 990-EZ
Revenue
$91,740
Expenses
$95,615
Net Income
-$3,875
Net Assets
$36,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,232
6.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Net Fundraising $15,461
16.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $48,937
53.3%
Other Revenue $154
0.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,985
Total Liabilities $15,184
Net Assets $36,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kicz (Secretary) $0 $0
Chad Freeland (President) $0 $0
Scott Smith (Vice President) $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Vice President) $0 $0
Kim Hickey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Steve Kosten (Trustee) $0 $0
Diane Dusendang (Trustee) $0 $0
Andrew Felde (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 13, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$97,899
Expenses
$99,501
Net Income
-$1,602
Net Assets
$40,676
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,941
4.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $15,471
15.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $52,395
53.5%
Other Revenue $4,305
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,400
Total Liabilities $22,724
Net Assets $40,676
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kicz (Executive Director) $0 $0
Sue Murtland (Vice President) $0 $0
Chad Freeland (Vice President) $0 $0
Scott Smith (Vice President) $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Secretary) $0 $0
Kim Hickey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Steve Kosten (Trustee) $0 $0
Diane Dusendang (Trustee) $0 $0
Andrew Felde (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 4, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,285
Expenses
$99,198
Net Income
-$6,913
Net Assets
-$215,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $38,242
41.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,491
3.8%
Net Fundraising $3,986
4.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $46,566
50.5%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,935
Total Liabilities $279,140
Net Assets -$215,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Kicz (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
Jerry Merrel (Vice President) $0 $0
Chad Freeland (Vice President) $0 $0
Scott Smith (Vice President) $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Secretary) $0 $0
Kim Hickey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Steve Kosten (Trustee) $0 $0
Diane Dusendang (Trustee) $0 $0
Andrew Felde (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$81,294
Expenses
$74,777
Net Income
$6,517
Net Assets
-$208,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,931
54.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $278
0.3%
Net Fundraising $3,702
4.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $33,383
41.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,638
Total Liabilities $275,930
Net Assets -$208,292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chris Leasure (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
David Dusendang (Vice President) $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Vice President) $0 $0
Sue Murtland (Vice President) $0 $0
Mike Kicz (Secretary) $0 $0
Mark M Pospiech (Treasurer) $0 $0
Steve Kosten (Trustee) $0 $0
Diane Dusendang (Trustee) $0 $0
Andrew Felde (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 30, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending March
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$148,001
Expenses
$113,002
Net Income
$34,999
Net Assets
-$214,809
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,435
12.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $69
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,181
0.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $75,000
50.7%
Net Inventory Sales $9,342
6.3%
Other Revenue $42,571
28.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,126
10.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,047
Total Liabilities $270,856
Net Assets -$214,809

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$150,339
Expenses
$171,858
Net Income
-$21,519
Net Assets
-$17,858
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,351
8.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,026
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,619
8.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $46,210
30.7%
Other Revenue $76,516
50.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,191
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,050
Total Liabilities $72,908
Net Assets -$17,858

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$195,782
Expenses
$214,620
Net Income
-$18,838
Net Assets
$22,732
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,437
4.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41,836
21.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,358
5.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $49,358
25.2%
Other Revenue $84,457
43.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,430
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,423
Total Liabilities $15,691
Net Assets $22,732
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Felde (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Janice Gork (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Kicz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Mertland (Exalted Ruler) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lampani (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Betty Lampani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Leasure (Leading Knight) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Martha Bosch (Lecturing Knight) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,961
Expenses
$186,789
Net Income
-$31,828
Net Assets
-$47,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,993
12.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $3
0.0%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,746
2.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $61,817
39.9%
Other Revenue $64,234
41.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,945
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $344,870
Total Liabilities $392,594
Net Assets -$47,724
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Kicz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Diane Dusendang (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Freybler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sue Mertland (Exalted Ruler) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lampani (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Betty Lampani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Norm Hudson (Leading Knight) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Lecturing Knight Open (Lecturing Knight) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,823
Expenses
$158,955
Net Income
$4,868
Net Assets
-$47,460
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,677
17.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,753
2.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $64,025
39.1%
Other Revenue $57,718
35.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,757
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $339,759
Total Liabilities $387,219
Net Assets -$47,460
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Kicz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Diane Dusendang (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Don Freybler (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Smith (Exalted Ruler) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lampani (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Betty Lampani (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Norm Hudson (Leading Knight) $0 $0 $0
Jackie Palasek (Loyal Knight) $0 $0 $0
Sue Murtland (Lecturing Knight) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 18, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$151,076
Expenses
$165,100
Net Income
-$14,024
Net Assets
-$87,463
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,816
32.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,241
3.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $82,888
54.9%
Other Revenue $5,212
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,683
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $328,281
Total Liabilities $415,744
Net Assets -$87,463

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$149,025
Expenses
$178,377
Net Income
-$29,352
Net Assets
-$73,437
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $27,662
18.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $62,195
41.7%
Other Revenue $52,465
35.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,978
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $320,209
Total Liabilities $393,646
Net Assets -$73,437

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending March
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$164,461
Expenses
$204,783
Net Income
-$40,322
Net Assets
-$44,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,725
30.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,761
4.7%
Net Fundraising -$1,601
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $57,170
34.8%
Other Revenue $31,352
19.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $40,624
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $353,216
Total Liabilities $397,302
Net Assets -$44,086

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending March
2005

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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About This Data

Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

We also link to copies of audits nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year since 2016. These audits are copied from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

Nonprofit Explorer has organizations claiming tax exemption in each of the 27 subsections of the 501(c) section of the tax code, and which have filed a Form 990, Form 990EZ or Form 990PF. Taxable trusts and private foundations that are required to file a form 990PF are also included. Small organizations filing a Form 990N "e-Postcard" are not included in this data.

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