Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

“Lodge is organized as a non-profit new hampshire corporation.”

“Annual meetings are held to elect officers and allow member admission for the following year.”

“Elections by member vote allowed on governing decisions.”

“A copy of the 990 tax returns are reviewed by the officers of the lodge prior to its release. Tax forms must be signed by an officer before it can be e-filed to the irs. No review was conducted or will be conducted.”

“Complaints or suspected violations are reviewed at monthly meetings as needed.”

“Compensation to top management is reviewed yearly by the trustees and with the knowledge of the grand lodge.”

“Wages paid to other employees are reviewed and approved by the trustees.”

“Tax returns are available for inspection by members, trustees and government agencies upon request. No documents are avilable to the public.”

“Financial dues and support for the grand national, district and state organizations.”

“Contracted services 0 6,960 0 snow removal 0 6,135 0 rubbish removal 0 4,432 0 uniforms & laundry 0 3,672 0 newsletter 3,664 0 0 music & entertainment 3,500 0 0 licenses & permits 0 3,485 0 janitorial supplies 0 2,881 0 equipment lease expense 0 2,605 0 bank & cc fees 0 1,933 0 telephone 0 1,748 0 lodge events 1,744 0 0 cablevision 1,691 0 0 state of nh bet 0 1,515 0 miscellaneous 0 1,446 0 internet & web services 0 1,401 0 freight & fuel surcharges 1,224 0 0 security services 0 1,172 0 supplies 948 0 0 miscellaneous 833 0 0 card key expense 0 577 0 flowers & memorials 464 0 0 dignitary receptions 414 0 0 newspapers 0 140 0 landscaping 0 33 0 installation expense 26 0 0 allocated to non-member -6,451 0 0 allocated to non-member 0 -13,330 0 total 8,057 26,805 0”