Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Mt Vernon, IL. 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 5 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 $269.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $309.3k during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO THEIR MEMBERS AND BENEVOLENCE TO ITS COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS WERE PROVIDED TO AN AVERAGE OF 681 MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bob Kane Exalted Ruler | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Tim Bain Trustee | Officer | 4 | $0 |
John Tucker Trustee | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Rockie Thompson Officer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Scott Flota Secretary | Officer | 4 | $5,936 |
Chip Fox Trustee | Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $89,294 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $89,294 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,674 |
| Investment income | $5,618 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$988 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $42,449 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $129,965 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $269,215 |
| 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. | $5,936 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $68,141 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,192 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,418 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,602 |
| 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 | $37,885 |
| Insurance | $18,184 |
| All other expenses | $12,924 |
| Total functional expenses | $309,260 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $90,688 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $17,684 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $603,965 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $269,670 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $982,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $11,683 |
| Total liabilities | $11,683 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $970,324 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $982,007 |