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Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA

EIN 42-0889496 · Jefferson, IA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our organization is dedicated to fostering fellowship and organizing social activities for our members as well as hosting charitable events. We are committed to supporting youth through various activities and providing assistance to veterans through both emotional support and financial aid. Additionally we extend our help to the local community through ENF Grants and a wide range of volunteer services aiming to make a positive impact and strengthen community bonds.

Income
$47,168
Spending
$53,364
Highest pay
$1,722, secretary

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to empowering youth through a wide range of engaging activities and events. We support educational growth through essay contests and 3rd-grade dictionary giveaways. Additionally we promote physical fitness and teamwork through events like the hoop shoot and by supporting local Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops. Furthermore we foster a sense of community responsibility in our youth by organizing activities such as youth ditch pick-up and providing summer safety camps for kindergarten kids. Our commitment extends to creating memorable experiences for high school students through events like the winter formal. These programs aim to enrich the lives of young individuals and instill values of leadership service and civic engagement.
  2. Our organization is dedicated to supporting Veterans and their families through various initiatives. We provide donations to Veteran charities and host our own Veterans Christmas Charity Giveaway offering monetary gifts family presents and food donations. Additionally we offer transportation services to Veterans including trips to the Veterans Hospital located 60 miles away as well as transportation to medical appointments welfare visits physical therapy sessions dental check-ups and other important events. Our volunteers also dedicate hours to organizing special events at the Veterans home in Marshalltown ensuring that our Veterans receive the care and support they deserve.
  3. Our local Elk Members generously volunteer thousands of hours to support community programs and charities including meals-on-wheels elderserve and transportation services for the handicapped. They assist in transporting individuals to various appointments such as medical visits rehabilitation sessions pharmacy visits and grocery shopping. Additionally our organization offers a complimentary Christmas Day Dinner to all county residents in need providing take-out meals deliveries to shut-ins and hosting games and fellowship at our Lodge for those who come to partake in the meal.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(8) fraternal beneficiary society.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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