Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Houlton, ME. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA employed 8 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA is a 501(c)(8) and as such, is described as a "Fraternal Beneficiary Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA generated $136.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $147.4k during the year ending 03/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRATERNAL AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED CHARITIES OF $44,645.
LODGE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS $17,740.
MAINTAINING OUR LODGE FACILITIES $63,699.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Cleary Secretary  | Officer | 10 | $14,750 | 
Nason Graham Treasurer  | Officer | 10 | $1,500 | 
Paul Austin Leading Knight  | Officer | 1 | $0 | 
Rebecca Richardson Loyal Knight  | Officer | 1 | $0 | 
Michael Hannigan Trustee  | Officer | 15 | $0 | 
Alysia Schools Lecturing Knight  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $49,619 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,206 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,825 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $3,403 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $16,642 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,924 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $136,794 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $44,645 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,250 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $5,100 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $57,334 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,740 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,365 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $147,434 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $129,335 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,001 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,055 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $148,665 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $131,451 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $524,507 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,706 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $22,195 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $41,901 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $381,605 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,001 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $524,507 |