Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Bellows Falls, VT. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (Y40) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA employed 12 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 $81.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $102.4k during the year ending 03/2024. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP THROUGH PATRIOTIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR MEMBERS WHO SHARE A COMMON PHILOSOPHY AND CONCERN FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE A MEETING PLACE FOR MEMBERS WHO SHARE THE SAME PHILOSOPHY AND CONCERN FOR THE COMMUNITIES. TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO LOCAL AREA, STATE AND NATIONAL CHARITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joanna M Dickersen Manager | 0 | $30,635 | |
Cheryl Baraby Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $5,125 |
George Bennett Secretary | Officer | 3 | $5,125 |
Jesse Smart Leading Knight | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Aumand Exalted Ruler | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Aumand II Lecturing Knigh | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $33,909 |
| Fundraising events | $6,615 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,041 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,565 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8,533 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,198 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,846 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $40,818 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$20,604 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $80,960 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,768 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,125 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,881 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,879 |
| 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 | $3,335 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,600 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,534 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $14,014 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,656 |
| Insurance | $580 |
| All other expenses | $9,652 |
| Total functional expenses | $102,448 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,543 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,365 |
| 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 | $7,087 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $804 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,764 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $220,132 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $309,695 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,266 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,503 |
| 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 | $20,769 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $142,507 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $146,419 |
| 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 | $309,695 |