Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Merced, CA. 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 33 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 $619.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $629.9k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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.
Since 2016, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $197,662. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SERVICES TO BENEFIT MEMBERS OF THE LODGE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CLUB'S DINING ROOM AND BAR ARE OPERATED FOR THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF THE LODGE MEMBERS
LODGE ACTIVITIES ARE OF A FUND RAISING NATURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHARITY. THE LODGE DONATES FUNDS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGAIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Williams Trustee | Trustee | 8 | $0 | 
| Donavan Sizemore Trustee | Trustee | 8 | $0 | 
| Leonard Redwine Trustee | Trustee | 8 | $0 | 
| Cyril Lawrence Trustee | Trustee | 8 | $0 | 
| Nancy Kissack Trustee | Trustee | 8 | $0 | 
| Jeff Horta Exalted Ruler | Officer | 8 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $256,574 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $66,599 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $323,173 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,272 | 
| Investment income | $37,885 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,072 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $119,090 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $100,869 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,424 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $619,641 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $150,695 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,950 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,442 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,442 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $56,511 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $2,793 | 
| Payroll taxes | $8,193 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,007 | 
| 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 | $5,078 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $98,809 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,846 | 
| Interest | $816 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $58,960 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $48,539 | 
| Insurance | $32,253 | 
| All other expenses | $21,698 | 
| Total functional expenses | $629,891 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $164,095 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $378,013 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $250 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $40,663 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,865 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $268,611 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $899,878 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $5,928 | 
| Total assets | $1,761,303 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,606 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $206,424 | 
| 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 | $23,969 | 
| Total liabilities | $240,999 | 
| 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 | $1,520,304 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,761,303 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa has awarded $58,483 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PURPOSE: TO ASSIST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB TO SERVE THE YOUTH OF MERCED COUNTY. | $10,000 | 
| CHEMPI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. | $30,500 | 
| CASA OF MERCED COUNTY PURPOSE: TO RECRUIT, TRAIN, SUPERVISE AND RETAIN VOLUNTEERS WHOSE JOB IT IS TO ADVOCATE AND BE THE VOICE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE | $6,000 | 
| UPCOUNTRYSTRONGORG PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FOOD TO UPCOUNTRY RESIDENTS IN NEED | $11,983 |