Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa, operating under the name Bridgeport Elks Lodge No 36, is located in Bridgeport, CT. 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, Bridgeport Elks Lodge No 36 employed 6 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Bridgeport Elks Lodge No 36 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, Bridgeport Elks Lodge No 36 generated $165.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $157.9k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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:
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INSTILL THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP AND PERPETUATE ITSELF AS FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CARDINAL PRINCIPLES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY. THESE PRINCIPLES ARE EXEMPLIFIED AT EACH OF THE 21 REGULAR LODGE MEETINGS AND AT VARIOUS SPECIAL MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
COMMUNITY SERVICE IS PROVIDED BY THE MEMBERSHIP TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES PRIMARILY BY MEMBERS DONATING THEIR TIME. ADDITIONALLY WE PROVIDE VARIOUS YOUTH DIRECTED ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THE WELFARE AND HAPPINESS OF THE MEMBERS ARE PROMOTED AND ENHANCED THROUGH THE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE LODGE FACILITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Macmath Leading Knight | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Fred Cotter Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Baranyai Jr Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Zimmerman Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marybeth Simon Lecturing Knight | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Fred Castaldo Jr Loyal Knight | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $39,317 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,095 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,412 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,557 |
Investment income | $9,971 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $800 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,974 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,390 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $65,377 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $164,957 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $25,204 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,495 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,086 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $927 |
Office expenses | $4,117 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,078 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,651 |
Interest | $4,776 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,871 |
Insurance | $5,141 |
All other expenses | $36,156 |
Total functional expenses | $157,874 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,382 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,224 |
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 | $5,337 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,487 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $422,288 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,438 |
Investments—other securities | $249,423 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,781 |
Total assets | $737,360 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,227 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,672 |
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 | $71,564 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,534 |
Total liabilities | $106,997 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $628,194 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,169 |
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 | $737,360 |