TY 2023 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)

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

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Initial return

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C Name of organization
Dakota County MN Elks Lodge
DCEL 2832

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 240082
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Apple Valley, MN55124

D Employer identification number

20-0663478

E Telephone number

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 To Inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happines 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 the Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that ELKS care and ELKS share. (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
Jerald Rehnke Exalted Ruler	0	0
Dale Dose Lead Knight	0	0
Donald Whipple Lead Knight	0	0
Don Bergquist Lecturing Knigh	0	0
Diana Millett Secretary	0	0
Carla Tappainer Treaurer	0	0
Bob Gwinn Trustee	0	0
Randy England Trustee	0	0
Joe Willenbring Esquire	0	0
Dale Dose Chaplin	0	0
Jeanie Bergquist Inner Guard	0	0
Al Willenbring Tiler	0	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 Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $258
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1190
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1052
Other Expenses.1	Walleye Fish Fry Expense $27550
Other Expenses.2	Charities and Grants $6685
Other Expenses.3	Youth Activity Expense $5658
Other Expenses.4	Scholarships $2250
Other Expenses.5	Per-Capita State Assessment $1802
Other Expenses.6	Per-Caita Y/C Assess,emt $1797
Other Expenses.7	General Expenses $1721
Other Expenses.8	Steak and Lobster Expense $1533
Other Expenses.9	Lodge Misc $1279
Other Expenses.10	ENF Donations $969
Other Expenses.11	Storage $728
Other Expenses.12	Exalted Ruler Expense $588
Other Expenses.13	Other Local Charities $500
Other Expenses.14	Discretionary Lodge Expense $376
Other Expenses.15	Secretary $250
Other Expenses.16	Treasurer $250
Other Expenses.17	Americanissm Incl Essay $100
Other Expenses.18	Per-Capita G/L Assessment $40
Other Expenses.19	Lodge Activities - Xmas $32
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $15680 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $14741 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $258

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1190

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1052

Other Expenses.1

Walleye Fish Fry Expense $27550

Other Expenses.2

Charities and Grants $6685

Other Expenses.3

Youth Activity Expense $5658

Other Expenses.4

Scholarships $2250

Other Expenses.5

Per-Capita State Assessment $1802

Other Expenses.6

Per-Caita Y/C Assess,emt $1797

Other Expenses.7

General Expenses $1721

Other Expenses.8

Steak and Lobster Expense $1533

Other Expenses.9

Lodge Misc $1279

Other Expenses.10

ENF Donations $969

Other Expenses.11

Storage $728

Other Expenses.12

Exalted Ruler Expense $588

Other Expenses.13

Other Local Charities $500

Other Expenses.14

Discretionary Lodge Expense $376

Other Expenses.15

Secretary $250

Other Expenses.16

Treasurer $250

Other Expenses.17

Americanissm Incl Essay $100

Other Expenses.18

Per-Capita G/L Assessment $40

Other Expenses.19

Lodge Activities - Xmas $32

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $15680 Accounts Receivable - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $14741 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	53,474
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4
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	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
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	53,474

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-3,134
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	71,433
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	-772
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	67,527

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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
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	56,608
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	56,608