Liabilities / Assets
48th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 13-1548228
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
48th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
33rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 7.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
4th percentile
Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
51st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
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
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| James L Nichelson | Chairman |
| David R Carr | Vice-Chairman |
| Louis J Grillo | Trustee |
| Paul D Helsel | Trustee |
| Bryan Klatt | Grand Secretary |
| John D Amen | Sec & Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxidermy | 17,763 | $124,341 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 17,763 | $124,341 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elks Lodges | Chicago, IL | 501(c)(8) | Freedom Grant | $356,635 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Due to Affiliates | $20,147 |
“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 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Requests for audited financial statements, tax returns, conflict of interest policy and governing documents are channeled through the Director and made available upon request.”
“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”
“In-kind Materials $124341”
“In-kind Materials $124341”
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | The Commission partnered with Elks state associations and Lodge-level volunteers to provide funds for the benefit of hospitalized veterans and veterans with disabilities in Veterans Administration facilities, state veterans homes, domicilaries, USOs and other veterans centers throughout the nation. These programs included coordination of social outings, educational activities, therapeutic recreation, volunteer and other support at outreach events and more. It also includes the procurement of material support such as adaptive equipment, personal hygiene items, clothes and other personal items for individual veterans, as well as facility-wide donations such as entertainment systems and computer equipment for job training and other activities. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | The Commission provided grants of up to $2,000 to 180 Elk Lodges to facilitate programs that support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. Elks used these grants to provide food and clothing for homeless and hospitalized veterans, hold adaptive sports events for veterans with disabilities, repair the homes of military families and veterans in need, support student veterans and more. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 1 | Playing Cards for Veterans |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 2 | Re-Creation |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 3 | Welcome Home |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Grants 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Additional Supplemental Information |
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