Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Decatur, AL. The organization was established in 1951. 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 11 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 $279.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $337.8k during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
BENEVOLENT, PROTECTIVE AND CHARITABLE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEALS ARE PROVIDED FOR LODGE MEMBERS/GUESTS
BENEVOLENT, PROTECTIVE AND CHARITABLE
THE LODGE FUND IS USED FOR THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE BUILDING & EQUIPMENT
BINGO IS A FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY FROM WHICH 51% OF THE GROSS PROFIT IS DONATED TO CHARITIES. THE REMAINDER IS USED TO FUND LODGE EXPENSES/ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Easterwood Exalted Rule  | Officer | $0 | |
Kevin Worley Leading Knig  | Officer | $0 | |
Aimee Beth Austin Lecturing Kn  | Officer | $0 | |
Sheila Childress Secretary  | Officer | $0 | |
Kristen Hopper Treasurer  | Officer | $0 | |
Lynn Easterwood Chaplain  | Officer | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $22,218 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,028 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $51,246 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $227,687 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| 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 | -$137 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $279,708 | 
| 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 | $11,000 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $4,917 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,534 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $120,817 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $3,447 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $4,530 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| 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 | $27,909 | 
| Insurance | $23,904 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $337,825 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,447 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,385 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,133 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $566,136 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $683,101 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $119 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $17,930 | 
| 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 | $16,003 | 
| Total liabilities | $34,052 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $649,049 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $683,101 |