Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Pottstown, PA. 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 2 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 $153.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $171.9k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FRATERNAL & BENEVOLENT LODGE'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE & FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE & ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION & TO SERVE THE PEOPLE & THE COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN POTTSTOWN & THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS & DONATIONS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, ETC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gina Custer Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matt Dailey Leading Knig | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Irene Donovan Chaplain | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dyck Fear Esquire | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Hoffman Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Wilhelm Jr Exalted Rule | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $80,660 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,322 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $104,982 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $27,170 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,677 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,567 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $153,625 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,700 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $584 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,929 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,125 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $47,275 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $23,201 |
| Total functional expenses | $171,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,031 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,896 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $850,852 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,600 |
| Total assets | $1,027,379 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $328 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $67,340 |
| 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 | $67,668 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $59,365 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $900,346 |
| 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 | $1,027,379 |