Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa is located in Westbrook, 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, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The USA employed 51 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 $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 5 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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FRATERNAL OPERATIONS-MEMBERS LOUNGE AND FOOD SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 2,600 MEMBERS BANQUET SERVICES FOR AFFILIATED MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS AND BENEVOLENT SERVICES REGARDING CHARITIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ELKS ARE A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITY PROJECTS,ASSISTING WHENEVER NEEDED AND TO ENCOURAGE GOOD FELLOWSHIP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Gillis Secretary | Officer | 12 | $12,500 |
John Beatty Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $2,500 |
Rex Clayton Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Glen Vallee Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Sheldon Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Carpio Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $680,895 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,488 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $694,383 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $679 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $35,759 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $125,777 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $114,856 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $445,338 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,416,792 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $114,206 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $21,070 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $357,453 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $33,605 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,515 |
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 | $72,593 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $252,675 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,140 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,193 |
Insurance | $58,687 |
All other expenses | $14,157 |
Total functional expenses | $1,156,563 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527,132 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $596,973 |
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 | $88,935 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $950,913 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $652,877 |
Total assets | $2,816,830 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,807 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $494,718 |
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 | $554,525 |
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 | $2,262,305 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,816,830 |
Over the last fiscal year, Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa has awarded $81,124 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CONNECTICUT ELKS ASSOC INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT CT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CTR | $13,620 |
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT NAT'L FOUNDATION | $7,588 |
FRIENDS OF FISCHER HOUSE CT PURPOSE: SUPPORT HOUSING FOR MILITARY CARE | $7,864 |
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL CANCER CTR PURPOSE: Breast Cancer Research | $26,026 |
SMILOW CANCER HOSPITAL YALE PURPOSE: Breast Cancer Research | $26,026 |