TY 2019 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

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 foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
BPOE - Huntsville Lodge 1981

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 61
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Huntsville, TX77342

D Employer identification number

74-1249421

E Telephone number

(256) 539-4093

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

1156

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; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? To carry on fraternal activities under the Lodge system, the net income of which is used exclusively for benevolent and charitable purposes. This is accomplished through youth activities, drug awareness, youth scholarship, assistance to local charities, veteran programs, Americanism, and support to State Major Project.
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 To carry on fraternal activities under the Lodge system, the net income of which is used exclusively for benevolent and charitable purposes. This is accomplished through youth activities, drug awareness, youth scholarship, assistance to local charities, veteran programs, Americanism, and support to State Major Project. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(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
Christine Gomez Exalted Ruler	10.00	0
John Gomez Leading Knight	1.00	0
Mickey Morrison Loyal Knight	1.00	0
Mike Bayliff Lecturing Knight	1.00	0
Helen Holloway Secretary	10.00	0
Ronda Hays Treasurer	10.00	0
Jim Kenkalan Trustee	1.00	0
Kyle Kraft Trustee	1.00	0
Elaine Buins Trustee	1.00	0

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

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
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

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
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	Atm $3660
Other Revenue.2	Misc. $275
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $100
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $591
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $1136
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1617
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $4257
Other Expenses.1	TABC/Sales Tax $5461
Other Expenses.2	Lodge Misc. $3855
Other Expenses.3	Permits, Lincenes, Classes $612
Other Expenses.5	Bar Supplies $189
Other Expenses.6	Bank Fees/Loss on Bad Checks $183
Other Expenses.7	Key Cards Expense $147
Other Expenses.8	Kitchen Supplies $98
Other Expenses.9	Club Misc. $76
Other Expenses.10	Badges Pins and Awards $63
Other Assets.1	- Beginning $3364 - Ending $14109

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

Atm $3660

Other Revenue.2

Misc. $275

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $100

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $591

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $1136

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $1617

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $4257

Other Expenses.1

TABC/Sales Tax $5461

Other Expenses.2

Lodge Misc. $3855

Other Expenses.3

Permits, Lincenes, Classes $612

Other Expenses.5

Bar Supplies $189

Other Expenses.6

Bank Fees/Loss on Bad Checks $183

Other Expenses.7

Key Cards Expense $147

Other Expenses.8

Kitchen Supplies $98

Other Expenses.9

Club Misc. $76

Other Expenses.10

Badges Pins and Awards $63

Other Assets.1

- Beginning $3364 - Ending $14109

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	10,573
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	11,612
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
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	29,350
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	17,372
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	11,978
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	34,024
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	17,782
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	16,242
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	3,935
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	54,340

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	4,654
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	47,368
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	1,319
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	53,341

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	19009923
Software Version:	2019v5.0

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10	2,629
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	1,000
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	5,772
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	21,710
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	190
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	18,385
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	49,686

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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