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.”

“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.”

“Other lodge expense 0 8,587 0 snow removal 0 6,500 0 janitorial supplies 0 5,909 0 contracted services 0 5,447 0 kitchen supplies 4,535 0 0 newsletter 4,374 0 0 rooms & meals tax - lodge 4,164 0 0 rubbish removal 0 3,866 0 per expense 0 3,726 0 telephone/internet 0 3,577 0 equipment lease expense 0 3,434 0 repairs and maintenance 0 3,277 0 meals 3,185 0 0 payroll fees 0 3,166 0 liquor license 0 2,500 0 miscellaneous 0 2,315 0 cablevision 2,069 0 0 security services 0 1,311 0 card key expense 0 1,074 0 bank & cc fees 0 877 0 internet 835 0 0 initiation expense 802 0 0 freight & fuel surcharges 766 0 0 badges & pins 0 652 0 dignitary receptions 504 0 0 flowers & memorials 321 0 0 uniforms 245 0 0 workers comp 0 176 0 training 0 47 0 miscellaneous 46 0 0 allct'd to facilities use 0 -14,467 0 allocated to non-member 0 -26,618 0 total 21,846 15,356 0”

“Roof fund 3,922 riders -1,192 total 2,730”