Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration Trust

“Line 6 explanation - the trust'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.”

“Line 7a explanation - the trust'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.”

“Line 11b explanation - form 990 is reviewed by the grand secretary and the controller of the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america (bpoe). The trustees of the board receive a copy of the form 990 and any questions or comments that arise are discussed with the grand secretary and the controller.”

“The trust maintains a written conflict of interest policy that is signed by each trustee upon joining the board. In addition, each trustee and the trust'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 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 trust to enter into the transaction or arrangement.”

“The benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america (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 grand secretary of the benevolent and protective order of elks of the united states of america (bpoe) and made available upon request.”

“Overhead allocation: program service expenses 16,501. Management and general expenses 35,632. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 52,133. Security: program service expenses 31,013. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 31,013. Landscaping: program service expenses 25,805. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,805. Scavenger: program service expenses 3,484. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,484. Telephone: program service expenses 699. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 699. Temporary help: program service expenses 280. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 280. Other: program service expenses 280. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 280. Printing and publications: program service expenses 50. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50. Postage and delivery: program service expenses 22. Management and general expenses 11. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 33.”

“The board of trustees assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and the selection of the independent accountant.”