Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Saco, 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 03/2024, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA employed 6 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 03/2024, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA generated $180.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $189.4k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A DOMESTIC FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION THAT DEVOTES SIGNIFICANT EFFORT IN CHARITABLE, SOCIAL WELFARE AND PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALLING $67,180 WERE MADE FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR.
CONVENTIONS AND LODGE MEETINGS PROMOTING FRATERNAL, SOCIAL WELFARE AND PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY TOTALLING $14,834
MAINTAINING OUR LODGE FACILITY FOR OUR MEMBERS: $92,900
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Depuis Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $5,300 | 
Rori Dargie Exalted Ruler  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Laura Seaver Chaplain  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Richard Gosselin Inner Guard  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Tim Crowley Leading Knight  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Joan Howard Secretary  | Trustee | 1 | $5,300 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $29,167 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,745 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,912 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $101 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $9,468 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $48,522 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,713 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $180,716 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $67,180 | 
| 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. | $10,600 | 
| 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 | $2,060 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $13,819 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $54,645 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,834 | 
| Interest | $873 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,258 | 
| Insurance | $7,140 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $189,409 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,270 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $62,339 | 
| 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 | $3,500 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $465,371 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $589,480 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,049 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $20,484 | 
| 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 | $6,706 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $44,239 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $482,902 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $62,339 | 
| 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 | $589,480 |