Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Nassau, DE. 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 15 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 $655.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $547.7k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 8 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
TO UNITE MEMBERS IN CLOSER BOND OF FRATERNITY, PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND DONATIONS TO LOCAL CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NON-PROFIT FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION PROVIDING BAR/DINING ROOM SERVICES AND MEMBERSHIP FUNCTIONS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Fay Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Paul Holton Jr Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelly Barber Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Gary Eckenrode Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ralph Patterson Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Joy Schreck Exalter Ruler | Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $129,331 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,543 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $209,874 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,401 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $12,279 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,854 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $225,032 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $200,915 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $655,732 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $95,808 |
| 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. | $14,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $114,076 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,308 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| 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 | $13,279 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,323 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,323 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $43,981 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,402 |
| Insurance | $35,997 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $547,658 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,343 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $311,022 |
| 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 | $24,558 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $360,628 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $832,551 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,183 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,524 |
| 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 | $101,707 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $721,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,144 |
| 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 | $832,551 |
Over the last fiscal year, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa has awarded $35,965 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED ASSISTANCE | $13,735 |
THE ROOKERY GOLF CLUB PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED ASSISTANCE | $7,000 |
DELAWARE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED ASSISTANCE | $6,250 |
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY DELAWARE PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED ASSISTANCE | $8,980 |