Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa, operating under the name 1481 Westfield-West Springfiel, is located in Westfield, MA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (Y41) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Beneficiary Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 03/2024, 1481 Westfield-West Springfiel employed 16 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. 1481 Westfield-West Springfiel 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, 1481 Westfield-West Springfiel generated $122.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $117.0k during the year ending 03/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WHERE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, RAFFLES AND DONATIONS WHERE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Patricia Oconnor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $5,200 |
Lewana L Dyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $700 |
Russell Gedminas Esteemed Loyal Knight | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Dennis Donovan Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jean Mochak Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Patrick Wiatrowski Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $25,203 |
Fundraising events | $13,274 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,477 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,740 |
Investment income | $113 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $14,544 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,772 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $5,968 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,576 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $122,909 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,500 |
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 | $1,524 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $356 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,900 |
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 | $4,735 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,523 |
Interest | $437 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,169 |
Insurance | $13,611 |
All other expenses | $16,384 |
Total functional expenses | $116,997 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,810 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,326 |
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 | $12,710 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $815 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $384,124 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $464,785 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,494 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $23,804 |
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 | $6,843 |
Total liabilities | $33,141 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $422,444 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,200 |
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 | $464,785 |
Over the last fiscal year, Benevolent And Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa has awarded $8,500 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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HOMEWARD VETERANS PURPOSE: Veterans Support | $2,000 |
WESTFIELD BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PURPOSE: Youth Activities | $2,500 |
ONE CALL AWAY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Veterans Support | $2,000 |
WARRIORS ART ROOM PURPOSE: Art Therapy for Veterans | $2,000 |