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BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER
SHOW LOW, AZ · EIN 860180430 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.elks.org
revenue
$492K
expenses
$502K
net assets
$525K
employees
11
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

CHARITRABLE & FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is a national organization focused on community service, particularly in drug awareness, veteran support, and youth programs. They engage volunteers to deliver initiatives aimed at fostering a drug-free environment for children and providing assistance to veterans across the United States.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    SCHOLARSHIPS, THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS, CLOTHE-A-CHILD, KIDS CHRISTMAS CHARITABLE GIVING
  2. #2 $0
    STAFF PAID TO KEEP LODGE RUNNING. KITCHEN AND BAR STAFF.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Elks National Drug Awareness Program
The largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States, aimed at educating communities about the dangers of drug abuse.
Elks Veterans Service Commission
Provides direct services to veterans and military members, focusing on rehabilitation and support for those in need.
Hoop Shoot
A free throw program for youth ages 8-13 that promotes sportsmanship and healthy competition.
activities · 13 groups

what they do

  • Youth Drug Awareness Education 6 activities
    • Drug Awareness Contests
      Organizes essay, poster, and video contests related to drug awareness for all ages.
    • Drug Awareness Contests
      Organizes essay, poster, and video contests related to drug awareness for all ages.
    • Drug Awareness Contests
      Organizes essay, poster, and video contests related to drug awareness for all ages.
    • Online Drug Awareness Resources
      Provides online comics as a drug awareness resource.
    • Online Drug Awareness Resources
      Provides online comics as a drug awareness resource.
    • Online Drug Awareness Resources
      Provides online comics as a drug awareness resource.
  • After-School Youth Development Programs 6 activities
    • Soup Kitchen Operation
      Operates a weekday soup kitchen at the Lodge, serving 30 people per day, many of whom are veterans.
    • Soup Kitchen Operation
      Operates a weekday soup kitchen at the Lodge, serving 30 people per day, many of whom are veterans.
    • Soup Kitchen Operation
      Operates a weekday soup kitchen at the Lodge, serving 30 people per day, many of whom are veterans.
    • Youth Meal and Support Program
      Hosts weekly meals for local youth, including homework help and guest speakers from the community.
    • Youth Meal and Support Program
      Hosts weekly meals for local youth, including homework help and guest speakers from the community.
    • Youth Meal and Support Program
      Hosts weekly meals for local youth, including homework help and guest speakers from the community.
  • Regenerative Ranching with Ecological Grazing 5 activities
    • Elks Kid Zone Drug Awareness
      Operates Elks Kid Zone, an online platform providing family-friendly drug awareness activities.
    • Elks Kid Zone Drug Awareness Platform
      Operates Elks Kid Zone, an online platform providing family-friendly drug awareness activities.
    • Elks Kid Zone Drug Awareness Platform
      Operates Elks Kid Zone, an online platform providing family-friendly drug awareness activities.
    • Elks Kid Zone Drug Awareness Platform
      Operates Elks Kid Zone, an online platform providing family-friendly drug awareness activities.
    • Elks Kid Zone Drug Awareness Program
      Operates Elks Kid Zone, an online platform providing family-friendly drug awareness activities, and organizes essay, poster, and video contests related to drug awareness for all ages.
  • Veteran Reintegration and Comfort Support 4 activities
    • Veteran Direct Service
      Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly and connects with veterans and military members in their communities by providing grants to Elks Lodges for services.
    • Veteran Direct Service
      Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly.
    • Veteran Direct Service
      Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly.
    • Veteran Direct Service and Support
      Provides direct service to veterans in over 330 facilities monthly, connects with veterans and military members in their communities by providing grants to Elks Lodges for services, and supports veteran rehabilitation through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits.
  • JROTC Support and Recognition 3 activities
    • JROTC Cadet Recognition
      Honors outstanding JROTC cadets.
    • JROTC Cadet Recognition
      Honors outstanding JROTC cadets.
    • JROTC Cadet Recognition
      Honors outstanding JROTC cadets.
  • Adapted Camp Sessions for Youth with Disabilities 3 activities
    • Summer Camp for People with Disabilities
      Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for people with disabilities.
    • Summer Camp for People with Disabilities
      Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for people with disabilities.
    • Summer Camp for People with Disabilities
      Provides an annual weeklong summer camp designed for people with disabilities.
  • Youth Safe Space & Mental Health Support 3 activities
    • Teen Zone Website
      Maintains a Teen Zone website to educate teens about issues they face.
    • Teen Zone Website
      Maintains a Teen Zone website to educate teens about issues they face.
    • Teen Zone Website
      Maintains a Teen Zone website to educate teens about issues they face.
  • Adaptive Sports and Recreational Therapy 3 activities
    • Veteran Rehabilitation Support
      Supports veteran rehabilitation through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits.
    • Veteran Rehabilitation Support
      Supports veteran rehabilitation through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits.
    • Veteran Rehabilitation Support
      Supports veteran rehabilitation through adaptive sports programs and therapy kits.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 3 activities
    • Welcome Home Initiative for Homeless Veterans
      Operates the Welcome Home initiative to assist homeless veterans.
    • Welcome Home Initiative for Homeless Veterans
      Operates the Welcome Home initiative to assist homeless veterans.
    • Welcome Home Initiative for Homeless Veterans
      Operates the Welcome Home initiative to assist homeless veterans.
  • Youth Free Throw and Open Basketball Play 3 activities
    • Youth Free Throw Program
      Operates a free throw shooting program for youth aged 8 to 13.
    • Youth Free Throw Program
      Operates a free throw shooting program for youth aged 8 to 13.
    • Youth Free Throw Program
      Operates a free throw shooting program for youth aged 8 to 13.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Member Magazine Publication
      Publishes a magazine ten times per year for members.
    • Member Magazine Publication
      Publishes a magazine ten times per year for members.
  • Veteran Mental Health & Peer Support Services 2 activities
    • Veteran Community Connection Grants
      Connects with veterans and military members in their communities by providing grants to Elks Lodges for services.
    • Veteran Community Connection Grants
      Connects with veterans and military members in their communities by providing grants to Elks Lodges for services.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Junior Membership Program (Elks Antlers)
      Offers junior membership through the Elks Antlers program.
    • Junior Membership Program (Elks Antlers)
      Offers junior membership through the Elks Antlers program.
    • Junior Membership Program (Elks Antlers)
      Offers junior membership through the Elks Antlers program.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$492K
Contributions & grants$117K24%
Program service revenue$41K8%
Investment income$510%
Other revenue$333K
expenses
Total expenses$502K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$94K
Grants paid out$44K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$897K
Cash$247K
Investments$0
Liabilities$372K
Net assets$525K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +89.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CASEY HACKET EXHAULTED RU 5 $9K
DAVID WHITMORE LEADING KNIG 5 $2K
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Elks Network — Operates the Hoop Shoot program under the Elks organization.
  • Elks Drug Awareness Program Network — Program featured in the magazine as part of the Elks' fraternal activities
  • Elks Lodges Partner — Provides grants to Elks Lodges to connect with veterans and military members in their communities.
  • Elks National Foundation Network — Related entity mentioned in the magazine as part of the Elks organization structure
  • Elks National Veterans Service Commission Network — Commission highlighted in the magazine as part of the Elks' service initiatives
  • Elks National Veterans Service Commission Partner — Works with the commission to provide service to veterans and military members.
  • Salisbury Elks Lodge #699 Partner — Provided an extensive collection and contributions to the Elks History Project