Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2013, and ending 03-31-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
AKRON BPOE 2579
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)181 ASH AVENUE
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code AKRON, CO80720
D Employer identification number

84-0773911
E Telephone number

(970) 345-2294
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet1156
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?( 8) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 94,207
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 4,284
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 9,991
4 Investment income........................... 4 211
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 79,721
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 94,207
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 3,132
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 3,010
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 80,530
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 86,672
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 7,535
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 28,135
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 -1,140
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 34,530
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2013)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
27,550
22
35,413
23Land and buildings....................
11,941
23
11,424
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
517
24
 
25Total assets......................
40,008
25
46,837
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
11,873
26
12,307
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
28,135
27
34,530
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH ACTIVITIES
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 SUPPORT THE ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 SUPPORT VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JOHN HORNClick to see attachmentEXALTED RULE 4.00 0    
GARY BRANDTClick to see attachmentLEADING KNIG 1.00 0    
NANCY TRAMPClick to see attachmentLOYAL KNIGHT 1.00 0    
NANCY BROWNLEEClick to see attachmentLECTURING KN 1.00 0    
PATTY BAKERClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 8.00 1,800    
GAIL ENGLISHClick to see attachmentTREASURER 6.00 1,200    
JOAN DRULLINGERClick to see attachmentINNER GUARD 1.00 0    
DAVID KEMBELClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 1.00 0    
LEROY MAGGARDClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 1.00 0    
RUEDEAN SEVERINClick to see attachmentTRUSTEE 1.00 0    
JIM DRULLINGERClick to see attachmentTILER 1.00 0    
RICHARD PARKERClick to see attachmentCHAPLAIN 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
Yes
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletMELANIE K ARNOLD PA Telephone no. bullet (970) 345-2342
Located at bullet150 BENT AVENUEAKRON,CO ZIP + 4bullet80720
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AKRON BPOE 2579
 
Employer identification number

84-0773911
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 BINGO SALES 12,880 FOOD SALES 10,054 POKER RUN-REGISTRATION FEES 10,005 MEMBER FOOD SALES 9,922 POKER RUN-PRIZE MONEY 6,375 FAIR 5,627 LODGE ACTIVITIES 5,175 REVERSE RAFFLE INCOME 5,025 BINGO PULL TAB SALES 3,294 PROGRESSIVE BINGO SALES 2,651 CONCESSIONS 2,187 POKER RUN RAFFLE 1,844 MISC. CHARITABLE RAFFLE INCOM 1,505 BULLETIN ADVERTISING 1,200 POKER RUN-DAY ACTVITIES 1,000 LODGE ACTIVITIES-MONTHLY DANC 585 RENTS 250 MISCELLANEOUS 142 TOTAL 79,721
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 COST OF GOODS SOLD 9,657 EXPENSES INSURANCE 2,257 ELKS EMBLEM EXPENSE 133 BULLETIN 2,365 CARD KEY EXPENSE 160 DIGNITAIRES VISITS 250 SUPPLIES-JANITORAL 64 MISCELLANEOUS 568 LODGE DRAWING PAID OUT 580 OFFICE EXPENSE 2,308 SECRETARY EXPENSE 1,800 DUES & PER CAPITA TAX 2,942 MAINTENANCE 330 UTILITIES 1,841 LODGE ACTIVITES 5,677 POKER RUN-PRIZE PAYOUTS 7,000 POKER RUN-SCHOLARSHIPS 1,000 FOOD PURCHASES 7,243 FOOD FOR FAIR BOOTH 1,652 KITCHEN SUPPLIES 377 FAIR BOOTH SUPPLIES 455 FAIR BOOTH-MISCELLANEOUS 442 BINGO PAYOUT 15,153 PROGRESSIVE BINGO PAYOUT 2,688 BINGO PULL TAB PAYOUT 2,280 REVERSE RAFFLE PAYOUT 2,500 CARD PURCHASES 295 MASTER, DAUBERS, GLUE, ET 126 CONCESSIONS 1,091 BINGO PULL TAB COST 100 LICENSES & TAXES 282 BANKING FEES 51 MISCELLANEOUS 269 VETERANS 1,250 CHARITIES 1,643 YOUTH ACTIVITIES 1,539 NATIONAL FOUNDATION 593 UTILITIES 1,820 CONVENTION EXPENSE 2,486 CONVENTION EXP REIMBURSEM -421 REVERSE RAFFLE COST 214 BOOKKEEPING 455 HOOP SHOOT 190 MONTHLY DANCE 600 POKER RUN-EXPENSES 3,040 CHARITIES 375 MEMBER FOOD-LODGE 1,492 COMMISSIONS-DOES SHARE 133 KITCHEN SUPPLIES & MISC 168 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 7 SOCCER 150 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 517 TOTAL 90,187
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 TRANSFERS TO CLUB ACCOUNT -1,140
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 95,478 95,478 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 94,961 95,478 TOTAL 517 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,416 1,250 DEFERRED REVENUE 5,300 0 FICA WITHHOLDING 144 147 FEDERAL WITHHOLDING 17 17 STATE WITHHOLDING 23 22 PREPAID DUES 4,973 5,771 PREPAID POKER RUN PRIZE MONEY 0 5,100
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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
Name:
AKRON BPOE 2579
EIN: 84-0773911
Person Name Explanation
JOHN HORN  
GARY BRANDT  
NANCY TRAMP  
NANCY BROWNLEE  
PATTY BAKER  
GAIL ENGLISH  
JOAN DRULLINGER  
DAVID KEMBEL  
LEROY MAGGARD  
RUEDEAN SEVERIN  
JIM DRULLINGER  
RICHARD PARKER