Benevolent and Protective Order Of

“Sponsored events 45,276 grants 7,500 charity 4,742 contributions 1,556 miscellaneous 1,535 total 60,609”

“Club kitchen supplies 1,190 taxes other 256 licenses 1,915 repairs & maint 356 charity 14,707 expenses office 845 dignitary ent 142 per capita gl/state 2,846 lodge activities 804 sponsored events 3,300 miscellaneous 553 telephone 2,324 total 29,238”

“Inventories for sale or use 4,986 5,512 building/personal property 213,329 214,363 less accumulated depreciation 187,116 187,116 total 31,199 32,759”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,091 2,091 deferred revenue 372 372 restricted funds 1,093 1,093”

“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 quicken the spirit of american patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its governance, the benevolent 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.”

“Operates under the lodge system for the exclusive benefit of the members.”