TY 2020 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

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
of the USA

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)129 North Center Street
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Corry, PA16407

D Employer identification number

25-6053542

E Telephone number

(814) 663-2754

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 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 government, 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.
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 Social club conducting activities for the benefit of its members and the local community. (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
Katelyn Ellsworth Secretary	5.00	0
Nick Steadman Treasurer	5.00	0
Margaret Howell Loyal Knight	5.00	0
Nickolas Heil Lecturing Knigh	5.00	0
Scott Johnson Exalted Ruler	5.00	0
Margaret Gross Leading Knight	5.00	0

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction 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

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 Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $51
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $8094
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $4800
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $3514
Other Expenses.1	Dues and per capita $7671
Other Expenses.2	Program expenses $4364
Other Expenses.3	Real estate taxes $2227
Other Expenses.4	Bank Merchant Fees $1821
Other Expenses.5	Licenses and permits $1445
Other Expenses.6	Miscellaneous $1164
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $4694 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $2450
Other Assets.1010	Inventories - Beginning $4375 Inventories - Ending $4375
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $2555 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3384

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $51

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $8094

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $4800

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $3514

Other Expenses.1

Dues and per capita $7671

Other Expenses.2

Program expenses $4364

Other Expenses.3

Real estate taxes $2227

Other Expenses.4

Bank Merchant Fees $1821

Other Expenses.5

Licenses and permits $1445

Other Expenses.6

Miscellaneous $1164

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $4694 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $2450

Other Assets.1010

Inventories - Beginning $4375 Inventories - Ending $4375

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $2555 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $3384

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	17,468
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	230
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	37,341
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	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	37,341
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	59,784
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	64,616
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	-4,832
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	50,207

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-4,590
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	108,206
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	103,616

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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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
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	5,322
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	14,324
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	35,151
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	54,797

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










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