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Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 39-0159955

Apr 01, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 27, 2023

Organization ProfileWAUKESHAELKS.ORG
2301 Springdale RoadWaukesha, WI 53186

(262) 717-9488

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

98th percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)8 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)8 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

38th percentile

-2.1%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)8 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$2,056

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)8 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

77th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)8 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

4.9%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)8 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$342,323

Up $38,998 (+13%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$29,111

Down $6,119 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$313,212

Up $45,117 (+17%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$293,728

Up $13,832 (+4.9%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$299,847

Up $72,187 (+32%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$6,119

Down $58,355 (-112%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth77th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2012: $195,715Liabilities 2012: $199,974Net Assets 2012: -$4,2592012Assets 2013: $183,731Liabilities 2013: $197,812Net Assets 2013: -$14,0812013Assets 2014: $194,458Liabilities 2014: $214,803Net Assets 2014: -$20,3452014Assets 2015: $216,933Liabilities 2015: $230,193Net Assets 2015: -$13,2602015Assets 2016: $209,278Liabilities 2016: $207,090Net Assets 2016: $2,1882016Assets 2017: $213,068Liabilities 2017: $202,729Net Assets 2017: $10,3392017Assets 2018: $310,247Liabilities 2018: $270,260Net Assets 2018: $39,9872018Assets 2019: $285,075Liabilities 2019: $280,346Net Assets 2019: $4,7292019Assets 2020: $254,298Liabilities 2020: $272,866Net Assets 2020: -$18,5682020Assets 2021: $228,185Liabilities 2021: $245,191Net Assets 2021: -$17,0062021Assets 2022: $303,325Liabilities 2022: $268,095Net Assets 2022: $35,2302022Assets 2023: $342,323Liabilities 2023: $313,212Net Assets 2023: $29,1112023Assets 2024: $467,919Liabilities 2024: $380,161Net Assets 2024: $87,7582024Assets 2025: $430,604Liabilities 2025: $342,224Net Assets 2025: $88,3802025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$342,323
Liabilities$313,212
Net Assets$29,111
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2012: $216,732Expenses 2012: $252,688Net Income 2012: -$35,9562012Revenue 2013: $237,765Expenses 2013: $247,587Net Income 2013: -$9,8222013Revenue 2014: $218,026Expenses 2014: $224,290Net Income 2014: -$6,2642014Revenue 2015: $216,319Expenses 2015: $209,234Net Income 2015: $7,0852015Revenue 2016: $213,709Expenses 2016: $198,261Net Income 2016: $15,4482016Revenue 2017: $226,234Expenses 2017: $218,083Net Income 2017: $8,1512017Revenue 2018: $228,054Expenses 2018: $198,406Net Income 2018: $29,6482018Revenue 2019: $319,824Expenses 2019: $355,083Net Income 2019: -$35,2592019Revenue 2020: $239,617Expenses 2020: $262,916Net Income 2020: -$23,2992020Revenue 2021: $221,074Expenses 2021: $219,510Net Income 2021: $1,5642021Revenue 2022: $279,896Expenses 2022: $227,660Net Income 2022: $52,2362022Revenue 2023: $293,728Expenses 2023: $299,847Net Income 2023: -$6,1192023Revenue 2024: $344,584Expenses 2024: $285,937Net Income 2024: $58,6472024Revenue 2025: $289,515Expenses 2025: $288,892Net Income 2025: $6232025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$293,728
Expenses$299,847
Net Income-$6,119
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 27, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$406,755
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the beneovlent and protective order of elks of the united states of america will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$94,209$146,874▲ $52,665
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$132,807$125,075▼ $7,732
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,352$60,417▼ $5,935
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$35,230$29,111▼ $6,119
Inventories for Sale or Use$9,957$9,957→ $0
Total Assets$303,325$342,323▲ $38,998
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$170,698$163,672▼ $7,026
Escrow Account Liability$50,059$78,322▲ $28,263
Other Liabilities$14,711$33,678▲ $18,967
Deferred Revenue$26,705$31,719▲ $5,014
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,922$5,821▼ $101
Total Liabilities$268,095$313,212▲ $45,117
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$35,230$29,111▼ $6,119
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$303,325$342,323▲ $38,998

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$92,551$618,461$711,012
Land$32,524-$32,524
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Arlyn ClarksenSecretaryPT$2,056$2,056
Robert SchwingleTreasurer-$1,481$1,481

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kerry CarpenterTrustee
Mary Ellen RuzgaTrustee
Michael CollinsTrustee
Steve FraschTrustee
Steve PodjaskiTrustee
Kathleen GodlewskiChaplain
Ben GodlewskiEsquire
Jill GorskiExalted Rule
Robert VillaInner Guard
Dan DesjardinLeading Knig
Amanda DekanLecturing Kn
Charles RoesslerLoyal Knight
Laura AldrichTiler
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$27,126
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$266,602
Change in Net Assets
$-6,119
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$239,830
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$60,017
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses-$64,898-$64,898
Other Salaries and Wages-$53,806-$53,806
Occupancy-$35,084-$35,084
Insurance-$15,822-$15,822
Other Expenses-$15,343-$15,343
Interest-$13,175-$13,175
Depreciation Depletion-$7,731-$7,731
Payroll Taxes-$6,211-$6,211
Office Expenses-$5,959-$5,959
Conferences and Meetings-$1,738-$1,738
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,595-$1,595
Total Functional Expenses$0$299,847$0$299,847
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$97,557
Gaming Direct Expenses$60,653
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Prepaid Rents$26,259
Sales Tax Payable$7,419
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“Members elect officers & trustees annually who comprise the governing board”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Benevolent and Protective Order of
EIN
39-0159955
Phone
2627179488
Address
2301 SPRINGDALE ROAD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186

Signing Officer

Name
Arlyn Clarksen
Title
Secretary
Phone
2627179488
Signed
2023-09-27

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Arlyn Clarksen
Formed
1898
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
12
Volunteers
50

Preparer

Firm
Sitzberger & Company LLC
Address
20633 WATERTOWN COURT, BROOKFIELD, WI 53186
Preparer
Jeffrey Langton CPA
Phone
2628601724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To inculcate the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; to recognize a belief in god; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the beneovlent and protective order of elks of the united states of america will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that elks care and elks share.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Holding academic and us constitution contests for school kids see above”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Janitorial 0 14,003 0 lodge activites 0 11,295 0 social committe 0 6,355 0 real estate taxes 0 6,156 0 kitchen supplies 0 5,822 0 per capita - grand lodge 0 5,131 0 telephone/internet 0 4,022 0 per capita - state 0 2,444 0 lodge supplies 0 2,322 0 licenses and permits 0 1,707 0 credit card fees 0 1,603 0 bank charges 0 1,561 0 equipment rental 0 1,082 0 web site/email 0 475 0 lodge supplies g/l 0 462 0 badges, pins, jewelry 0 259 0 cash over/short 0 102 0 personal property taxes 0 97 0 total 0 64,898 0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1HOLDING ACADEMIC AND US CONSTITUTION CONTESTS FOR SCHOOL KIDS SEE ABOVE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS ELECT OFFICERS & TRUSTEES ANNUALLY WHO COMPRISE THE GOVERNING BOARD
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$342,323
Liabilities
$313,212
Net assets
$29,111
Revenue
$293,728
Expenses
$299,847
Net income
-$6,119
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.31$3.42$0.88$2.90$2.89$0.01
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.68$3.80$0.88$3.45$2.86$0.59
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.42$3.13$0.29$2.94$3.00$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$2.68$0.35$2.80$2.28$0.52
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$2.45$0.17$2.21$2.20$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$2.73$0.19$2.40$2.63$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$2.80$0.05$3.20$3.55$0.35
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.10$2.70$0.40$2.28$1.98$0.30
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.13$2.03$0.10$2.26$2.18$0.08
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.09$2.07$0.02$2.14$1.98$0.15
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.17$2.30$0.13$2.16$2.09$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.94$2.15$0.20$2.18$2.24$0.06
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.84$1.98$0.14$2.38$2.48$0.10
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.96$2.00$0.04$2.17$2.53$0.36