Civic Intelligence

Elks National Veterans Service Commission

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 13-1548228

Apr 01, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 15, 2017

2750 N Lakeview AvenueChicago, IL 60614

(773) 755-4810

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

15th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$181,670

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

4.9%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Down

$1,208,583

Down $426,804 (-26%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$1,111,370

Down $438,075 (-28%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$97,213

Up $11,271 (+13%) from 2016

Revenue

Up

$2,609,559

Up $120,906 (+4.9%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$3,045,954

Up $1,495,503 (+96%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$436,395

Down $1,374,597 (-147%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2012: $599,496Liabilities 2012: $18,472Net Assets 2012: $581,0242012Assets 2013: $699,178Liabilities 2013: $48,955Net Assets 2013: $650,2232013Assets 2014: $747,884Liabilities 2014: $117,588Net Assets 2014: $630,2962014Assets 2015: $663,973Liabilities 2015: $47,744Net Assets 2015: $616,2292015Assets 2016: $1,635,387Liabilities 2016: $85,942Net Assets 2016: $1,549,4452016Assets 2017: $1,208,583Liabilities 2017: $97,213Net Assets 2017: $1,111,3702017Assets 2018: $1,399,219Liabilities 2018: $1,134,476Net Assets 2018: $264,7432018Assets 2019: $848,111Liabilities 2019: $536,811Net Assets 2019: $311,3002019Assets 2020: $4,111,083Liabilities 2020: $103,969Net Assets 2020: $4,007,1142020Assets 2021: $4,503,710Liabilities 2021: $80,648Net Assets 2021: $4,423,0622021Assets 2022: $5,062,592Liabilities 2022: $113,018Net Assets 2022: $4,949,5742022Assets 2023: $5,694,904Liabilities 2023: $268,619Net Assets 2023: $5,426,2852023Assets 2024: $573,639Liabilities 2024: $164,865Net Assets 2024: $408,7742024Assets 2025: $708,223Liabilities 2025: $137,252Net Assets 2025: $570,9712025

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$1,208,583
Liabilities$97,213
Net Assets$1,111,370

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0M-$10MRevenue 2012: $1,158,533Expenses 2012: $1,060,698Net Income 2012: $97,8352012Revenue 2013: $1,162,343Expenses 2013: $1,096,385Net Income 2013: $65,9582013Revenue 2014: $1,171,687Expenses 2014: $1,190,707Net Income 2014: -$19,0202014Revenue 2015: $1,165,190Expenses 2015: $1,175,176Net Income 2015: -$9,9862015Revenue 2016: $2,488,653Expenses 2016: $1,550,451Net Income 2016: $938,2022016Revenue 2017: $2,609,559Expenses 2017: $3,045,954Net Income 2017: -$436,3952017Revenue 2018: $2,249,007Expenses 2018: $2,422,703Net Income 2018: -$173,6962018Revenue 2019: $3,778,177Expenses 2019: $3,734,035Net Income 2019: $44,1422019Revenue 2020: $2,503,928Expenses 2020: $3,804,658Net Income 2020: -$1,300,7302020Revenue 2021: $4,127,337Expenses 2021: $3,720,487Net Income 2021: $406,8502021Revenue 2022: $4,567,050Expenses 2022: $4,031,312Net Income 2022: $535,7382022Revenue 2023: $5,181,799Expenses 2023: $4,716,044Net Income 2023: $465,7552023Revenue 2024: $167,544Expenses 2024: $5,183,074Net Income 2024: -$5,015,5302024Revenue 2025: $5,790,365Expenses 2025: $5,630,025Net Income 2025: $160,3402025

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$2,609,559
Expenses$3,045,954
Net Income-$436,395
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 15, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,609,559
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Through partnerships and the work of thousands of Elks members, the Commission was able to serve thousands of veterans through programs that help hospitalized veterans recover and thrive, provide veterans with resources to exit or prevent homelessness, support military families, meet the needs of military members and assist veterans and military members in need in Elks communities througout the nation.

The Commission focuses on serving veterans in need, through programs that help hospitalized veterans recover and thrive, provide veterans with resources to exit homelessness, support military families, and assist veterans and military members in Elks communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$195,905$691,658▲ $495,753
Pledges and Grants Receivable$500,000$0▼ $500,000
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$446,168$447,074▲ $906
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,189$43,521▲ $40,332
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$489,444$20,005▼ $469,439
Accounts Receivable-$5,463-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,635,387$1,208,583▼ $426,804
Other Assets Total$681$862▲ $181
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$85,942$77,066▼ $8,876
Other Liabilities-$20,147-
Total Liabilities$85,942$97,213▲ $11,271
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,549,445$1,111,370▼ $438,075
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,549,445$1,111,370▼ $438,075
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,635,387$1,208,583▼ $426,804
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James L NichelsonChairman
David R CarrVice-Chairman
Louis J GrilloTrustee
Paul D HelselTrustee
Bryan KlattGrand Secretary
John D AmenSec & Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,594,785
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$8,773
Other Revenue
$6,001
All Other Contributions
$131,035
Change in Net Assets
$-436,395

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Taxidermy17,763$124,341Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions17,763$124,341-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,482,633
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$126,926
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$905
Other Revenue Adjustments
$124,341
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,483,538
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,609,559
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,616,542
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$234,104
Other Expenses$195,308
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,259,907--$2,259,907
Grants to Domestic Orgs$356,635--$356,635
Other Salaries and Wages-$180,876-$180,876
Other Employee Benefits-$29,776-$29,776
Conferences and Meetings-$29,700-$29,700
All Other Expenses$6,557$7,894-$14,451
Payroll Taxes-$13,902-$13,902
Pension Plan Contributions-$9,550-$9,550
Other Expenses$54,658$8,742-$8,742
Fees for Services Other-$7,375-$7,375
Office Expenses-$5,635-$5,635
Advertising-$4,280-$4,280
Information Technology-$1,861-$1,861
Total Functional Expenses$2,677,757$368,197$0$3,045,954

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,045,954
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,921,613
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,921,613
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$124,341
Other Expense Adjustments$124,341
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Elks LodgesChicago, IL501(c)(8)Freedom Grant$356,635
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Affiliates$20,147
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

The Commission's board of trustees is appointed by the Grand Exalted Ruler (GER) of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (BPOE). The GER is elected by the membership of the BPOE.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

Form 990 is reviewed by the Director. The trustees of the board receive a copy of the Form 990 and any questions or comments that arise are discussed with the Director.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

The Commission maintains a written conflict of interest policy that is signed by each trustee upon joining the board. In addition, each trustee and the Commission's officers are required to review the policy annually and sign a conflict of interest certification to acknowledge that the policy was reviewed. They are required to disclose all material facts of any actual or possible conflict of interest by themselves or their families to the Director and other trustees. The board of trustees, exclusive of the interested person, determines whether a conflict of interest exists and whether it is in the best interest of the Commission to enter into the transaction or arrangement.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The Commission utilized employees of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (BPOE) and reimbursed them for their wages and related payroll costs. The BPOE maintains a compensation committee that reviews annual salaries based on performance, cost of living adjustments and market data.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

The Commission utilized employees of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America (BPOE) and reimbursed them for their wages and related payroll costs. The BPOE maintains a compensation committee that reviews annual salaries based on performance, cost of living adjustments and market data.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Requests for audited financial statements, tax returns, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are channeled through the Director and made available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Elks National Veterans Service
EIN
13-1548228
Phone
7737554810
Address
2750 N Lakeview Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Signing Officer

Name
Mary Morgan
Title
Director
Signed
2017-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mary Morgan
Formed
1946
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
185,000

Preparer

Firm
FK Advisors
Address
600 Academy Drive Suite 140, Northbrook, IL 60062
Preparer
Jerry Fitzpatrick
Phone
8477706700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Commission partnered with the US Department of Veterans Affairs and other social service organizations to provide homeless veterans and veterans at risk of being homeless with the emergency assistance they needed to become or remain housed, and to provide home supplies and other material support to newly housed veterans. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Other

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

In-kind Materials $124341

Part XII, Line 4B: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S

In-kind Materials $124341

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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Elks Lodges
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0c/o 2750 N Lakeview Avenue
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Chicago
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Grants are awarded to support adaptive sports events (run by the US Department of Veterans Affairs) for recovering veterans and veterans with disabilities, helping them to rehabilitate and thrive.
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.14$0.57$5.79$5.63$0.16
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.16$0.41$0.17$5.18$5.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.69$0.27$5.43$5.18$4.72$0.47
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.06$0.11$4.95$4.57$4.03$0.54
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.50$0.08$4.42$4.13$3.72$0.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.11$0.10$4.01$2.50$3.80$1.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.54$0.31$3.78$3.73$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$1.13$0.26$2.25$2.42$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.21$0.10$1.11$2.61$3.05$0.44
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.64$0.09$1.55$2.49$1.55$0.94
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.66$0.05$0.62$1.17$1.18$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.75$0.12$0.63$1.17$1.19$0.02
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.70$0.05$0.65$1.16$1.10$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.60$0.02$0.58$1.16$1.06$0.10