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BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
SUN CITY, AZ · EIN 860330850 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.azelks.org
revenue
$1.0M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$987K
employees
44
volunteers
676
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

To carry on Fraternal activities under the Lodge system the net income of which is used exclusively for benevolent and charitable purposes.

profile · synthesized from sources

Fraternal organization composed of local Elks lodges across Arizona that conducts charitable activities through state-level initiatives. Focuses on supporting children's health and youth development via funding for medical research and camp programs. Operates as a chapter of the national Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, leveraging member-driven service and fundraising.

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 $18K
    Youth support - The Lodge supports local youth with scholarships, student of the month recognition, scouting, drug awareness, Hoop Shoot, Soccer Shoot, Americanism and other promotions.
  2. #2 $31K
    Veterans - Veterans are recognized and supported through Casino night, Vet's dinner, luncheon and donations and especially Honor Flights to Washington DC.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Clothe a Child
Provides clothing and accessories to low-income children in Yuma, Kearny, and Chandler through Elks-sponsored events
Jewelry Project
Donates jewelry to children at Elks clinics and Clothe a Child events for distribution to mothers, grandmothers, and nurses
Steele Children’s Research Center Support
State major project providing funding and support to the Steele Children’s Research Center at the University of Arizona
Youth Camp in Globe
State major project operating a youth camp in Globe, AZ focused on youth development and enrichment
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Comfort and Care Kits for Hospitalized Youth 1 activity
    • Jewelry Project for Children's Clinics and Hospital
      Operates a jewelry project that served over 1,100 children who were patients at six AEA Elks Clinics and the Steele Children's Hospital.
  • Residential Outdoor Camps for Underserved Youth 1 activity
    • Operate youth camps
      Supports and operates a youth camp in Globe, AZ, providing recreational and developmental opportunities for young people.
  • Pediatric & Specialty Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Support research at children's medical institutions
      Provides support to the Steele Children’s Research Center at the University of Arizona, contributing to pediatric medical research and care.
  • Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 1 activity
    • Youth Camp in Globe, AZ
      Supports a Youth Camp located in Globe, Arizona.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Distribute clothing and jewelry to children in need
      Distributed over 2,500 pieces of jewelry to children at Clothe a Child events in Yuma, Kearny, and Chandler, AZ, serving families in need through seasonal support programs.
    • Jewelry Distribution at Clothe a Child Events
      Distributed over 2,500 pieces of jewelry at three Clothe a Child events held in Yuma, Kearny, and Chandler.
    • Support for Steele Children's Research Center
      Provides support to the Steele Children’s Research Center at the University of Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$1.01M
Contributions & grants$244K24%
Program service revenue$26K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$736K
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$537K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.27M
Cash$376K
Investments$457K
Liabilities$283K
Net assets$987K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +57.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Alexander Elliott — TRUSTEE 2 YR
  • Janah Morehart — Trustee 3 YR
  • KURT BAKER — TRUSTEE 5 YR
  • ROBERT WHEAT — TRUSTEE 1 YR
  • Roy Leary — Trustee 4 YR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Steele Children’s Research Center Partner — One of the organization's State Major Projects.
  • University of Arizona Partner — The Steele Children's Research Center is located at the University of Arizona.
  • Yuma Lodge 476 Partner — Mike Burnett from Yuma Lodge 476 handles orders for Arizona Elks Red Vests.