Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
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. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2023 , and ending 03-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2750 N LAKEVIEW AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL606141889
D Employer identification number

13-1548228
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,263,767
F Name and address of principal officer:
MARY MORGAN
2750 N LAKEVIEW AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL606141889
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.ELKS.ORG/VETS
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1946
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE COMMISSION FOCUSES ON SERVING VETERANS IN NEED, THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS RECOVER AND THRIVE, PROVIDE VETERANS WITH RESOURCES TO EXIT HOMELESSNESS, SUPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES, AND ASSIST VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS IN ELKS COMMUNITIES.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 5
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 152,648
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 5,163,908 92,160
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -4,470 50,545
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 22,361 24,839
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 5,181,799 167,544
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,151,389 4,572,712
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 564,655 610,362
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,716,044 5,183,074
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 465,755 -5,015,530
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 5,694,904 573,639
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 268,619 164,865
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 5,426,285 408,774
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THOUSANDS OF ELKS VOLUNTEERS, THE COMMISSION'S PROGRAMS OFFER DIRECT SERVICE TO VETERANS AND MILITARY MEMBERS IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE NATION. OUR PROGRAMS HELP HOSPITALIZED VETERANS RECOVER AND THRIVE, SUPPORT VETERANS AS THEY EXIT OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, SERVE AGING VETERANS AND VETERANS IN FACILITIES, ASSIST VETERANS IN NEED AND CONNECT VETERANS WITH RESOURCES AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 853,680 including grants of $ 774,072 ) (Revenue $   )
THE COMMISSION PARTNERS WITH HUNDREDS OF DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) AND OTHER VETERANS' FACILITIES ACROSS THE NATION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VETERANS. OUR VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE DIRECT MONTHLY SUPPORT TO AGING VETERANS, RECOVERING VETERANS AND VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE FORM OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, NEEDED SUPPLIES, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, OUTREACH EVENTS AND MORE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,557,430 including grants of $ 2,405,913 ) (Revenue $   )
THE COMMISSION PARTNERED WITH THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE HOMELESS VETERANS AND VETERANS AT RISK OF BEING HOMELESS WITH THE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE THEY NEEDED TO BECOME OR REMAIN HOUSED, AND TO PROVIDE WELCOME HOME KITS THAT INCLUDE SUPPLIES AND OTHER MATERIAL SUPPORT TO NEWLY HOUSED VETERANS. THE WELCOME HOME PROGRAM OFFERS FOCUS GRANTS UP TO $10,000 TO QUALIFYING LODGES TO BE USED TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, ASSIST PREVIOUSLY HOMELESS VETERANS TO ADJUST, AND HELP VETERANS EXIT HOMELESSNESS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 990,917 including grants of $ 990,917 ) (Revenue $   )
THE COMMISSION PROVIDED GRANTS TO 600 LODGES TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ELKS USED THESE GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND CLOTHING FOR HOMELESS AND HOSPITALIZED VETERANS, HOLD ADAPTIVE SPORTS EVENTS FOR VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, REPAIR THE HOMES OF MILITARY FAMILIES AND VETERANS IN NEED, SUPPORT STUDENT VETERANS AND MORE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 404,784 including grants of $ 401,810 ) (Revenue $   )
THE COMMISSION PROVIDED GRANTS TO VETERANS ADAPTIVE SPORTS EVENTS RUN BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THESE EVENTS HELP VETERANS TO RECOVER, REHABILITATE AND THRIVE. ELKS VOLUNTEERS ASSISTED AT THESE EVENTS, ASWELL AS DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF PAIRS OF FREE WHEELCHAIR GLOVES TO VETERANS IN ATTENDANCE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 404,784 including grants of $ 401,810 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses4,806,811
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D,
Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D,
Part VI. Click to see attachment
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11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
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21
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
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33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
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36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
2
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
5
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
IL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
JOHNETTA TYLER425 W DIVERSEY PARKWAY   CHICAGO,IL606146196 (773) 755-4884
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ROBERT L DUITSMAN......................................................................
CHAIRMAN
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(2) PAUL R RYAN......................................................................
VICE-CHAIRMAN
1.00
.................
 
X   X       0 0 0
(3) RONALD L HICKS......................................................................
MEMBER
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(4) DAVID R CARR......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(5) JOHN D AMEN......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
1.00
.................
 
X           0 0 0
(6) BRYAN KLATT......................................................................
GRAND SECRETARY
1.00
.................
 
    X       0 210,801 21,257






















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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 0 210,801 21,257
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 92,160
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 83,412
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 92,160
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
 OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 53,898     53,898
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 2,092,870  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 2,096,223  
c Gain or (loss) 7c -3,353  
d Net gain or (loss)......... -3,353     -3,353
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
 OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 24,839     24,839
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 24,839
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 167,544 0 0 75,384
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 3,263,116 3,263,116
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 1,309,596 1,309,596
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 15,443   15,443  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 2,773   2,773  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 23,000   23,000  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 8,442 547 7,895  
13 Office expenses ....... 7,170   7,170  
14 Information technology ...... 1,205   1,205  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 7,657 5,922 1,735  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 83,662 3,759 79,903  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ...        
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a RELATED PARTY PAYROLL A 329,215 215,231 113,984  
b RELATED PARTY EXPENSE S 88,382   88,382  
c POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 18,109 2,655 15,454  
d PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 15,532 2,797 12,735  
e All other expenses 9,772 3,188 6,584  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 5,183,074 4,806,811 376,263 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 124,441 1 85,805
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 5,041,240 3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,941 4 4,565
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8 22,118
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 56,480 9 58,736
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 466,833 11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12 400,440
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,969 15 1,975
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 5,694,904 16 573,639
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 39,075 17 93,390
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 229,544 25 71,475
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 268,619 26 164,865
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 385,045 27 408,774
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 5,041,240 28 0
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 5,426,285 32 408,774
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 5,694,904 33 573,639
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
167,544
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
5,183,074
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-5,015,530
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
5,426,285
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,981
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
408,774
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number

13-1548228
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 2,440,592 4,102,161 4,541,898 5,163,908 92,160 16,340,719
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,440,592 4,102,161 4,541,898 5,163,908 92,160 16,340,719
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 16,340,719
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,440,592 4,102,161 4,541,898 5,163,908 92,160 16,340,719
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 35,282 12,895 5,031 27,486 53,898 134,592
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 28,054 12,280 20,121 22,361 24,839 107,655
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 16,582,966
12
12
 
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
98.540 %
15
15
98.950 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) 2023 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity
2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI
). See instructions
8  
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2023
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.
 
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......  
b From 2019.......  
c From 2020.......  
d From 2021.......  
e From 2022.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see
instructions)
 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.
 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines
3j and 4c.
 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....  
b Excess from 2020.....  
c Excess from 2021.....  
d Excess from 2022.....  
e Excess from 2023.....  
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Schedule A (Form 990) 2023
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 


Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2023


Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number

13-1548228
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ...
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment)
(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....        
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 0
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2022
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) MONEY MARKET
198,675 F

(B) MUTUAL FUNDS
201,765 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 400,440
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
DUE TO AFFILIATES 71,475








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 71,475
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2022
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 186,310
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,981
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 23,520
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 21,539
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 164,771
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 2,773
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 2,773
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 167,544
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 5,203,821
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 23,520
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 23,520
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 5,180,301
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 2,773
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 2,773
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 5,183,074
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE COMMISSION FOLLOWS THE GUIDANCE OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC 740) ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES, RELATED TO UNCERTAINTIES IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES A THRESHOLD OF MORE LIKELY THAN NOT FOR RECOGNITION AND DERECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THERE ARE NO SUCH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE COMMISSION FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2024. FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES, THE TAX RETURNS ESSENTIALLY REMAIN OPEN FOR POSSIBLE EXAMINATION FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS AFTER THE RESPECTIVE FILING DEADLINES OF THOSE RETURNS. THE COMMISSION IS GENERALLY NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2020.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number
13-1548228
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
noncash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) NEVADA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION
4081 SIENA DR
CARSON CITY,NV89703
88-0309475 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(2) NEW MEXICO ELKS CHARITIES INC
12700 CONEJO RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87123
99-2657112 501(C)(3) 5,220 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(3) GREENSBORO NC NO 602
2201 W CONRWALLIS DR
GREENSBORO,NC274086923
56-0245415 501(C)(8) 5,345 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(4) NATIONAL VETERANS GOLDEN AGE GAMES
3600 30TH ST
DES MOINES,IA50310
47-0376487 170(C)(1) 5,252 0     SPONSORSHIP
(5) TENNESSEE ELKS HOSP COMMITTEE
931 FOREST AVENUE
CROSSVILLE,TN385558826
58-2120407 501(C)(3) 9,850 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(6) SOUTH DAKOTA ELKS HOSP FUND
4327 SANDWEDGE DRIVE
PIERRE,SD575015729
46-6018629 501(C)(3) 12,250 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(7) SOUTH CAROLINA ELKS ASSOCIATION
1711 HWY 17 SOUTH 823
SURFSIDE BEACH,SC295754422
57-0997433 501(C)(3) 9,350 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(8) PA STATE ELKS HOSPITAL COMM
703 GEORGIAN PLACE
SOMERSET,PA155011615
25-6084084 501(C)(3) 24,645 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(9) OREGON STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION
6950 SW HAMPTON ST SUITE 232
PORTLAND,OR972238331
93-1117289 501(C)(3) 8,610 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(10) OKLAHOMA ELKS ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 1466
ADA,OK748211466
73-1436266 501(C)(3) 12,075 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(11) OHIO ELKS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 999
MARYSVILLE,OH430400999
34-6996894 501(C)(3) 24,500 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(12) NEW YORK STATE ELKS ASSN
33 HOLCOMB ROAD
AVERILL PARK,NY120185000
22-3282516 501(C)(3) 34,200 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(13) NEW JERSEY STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION
8-28 MITCHELL PL
FAIR LAWN,NJ074103214
22-3247320 501(C)(3) 12,425 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(14) GEORGIA ELKS ASSOCIATION INC
315 SOUTH 5TH STREET
GRIFFIN,GA302244343
58-2113924 501(C)(3) 8,891 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(15) TEXAS ELKS VETERANS HOSP FUND
10228 PARK SADDLE CT
FORT WORTH,TX761084132
74-1175832 501(C)(3) 23,450 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(16) FLORIDA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 49
UMATILLA,FL32784
59-2825884 501(C)(3) 29,043 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(17) WYOMING ELKS STATE ASSOCIATION
1926 ASH STREET
CODY,WY824143919
83-0311589 501(C)(3) 6,540 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(18) COLORADO ELKS ASSOCIATION
5500 E PEAKVIEW AVE APT 2211
CENTENNIAL,CO801213561
84-1243937 501(C)(3) 53,795 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(19) ALASKA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION
231 KNOLL CIRCLE
SOLDOTNA,AK996697352
92-6026104 501(C)(3) 12,780 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(20) ALABAMA ELKS ASSOCIATION
672 OLDE TOWNE LANE
ALABASTER,AL350079190
72-1372825 501(C)(3) 16,125 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(21) ARIZONA ELKS ASSOCIATION
1851 EAST STARMIST PLACE
ORO VALLEY,AZ857373471
23-7131518 501(C)(3) 13,665 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(22) CALIFORNIA-HAWAII ELKS ASSOCIATION
5450 E LAMONA AVENUE
FRESNO,CA937272224
95-1919366 501(C)(3) 49,935 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(23) CONNECTICUT ELKS ASSOCIATION CHARITIES INC
POBOX 251
POMFRET,CT062580251
06-6072624 501(C)(3) 6,000 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(24) NEW HAMPSHIRE NATIONAL SERVICE COMM
33 REFLECTIONS DRIVE
HUDSON,NH030516416
02-0336944 501(C)(3) 19,650 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(25) UTAH ELKS VETERAN SVC COMM
632 EAST 200 NORTH
PLEASANT GROVE,UT840622825
87-0373050 501(C)(3) 8,410 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(26) ARKANSAS ELKS HOSPITAL FUND
153 ROCKEFELLER BLVD
WARD,AR721769131
71-6156789 501(C)(3) 16,260 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(27) WASHINGTON STATE CHARITABLE TRUST
PO BOX 110760
TACOMA,WA984110760
94-3195000 501(C)(3) 19,660 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(28) MINNESOTA ELKS ASSN HOSP COMM
576 CONCORD DRIVE
CHASKA,MN553181634
41-1769917 501(C)(3) 30,145 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(29) MICHIGAN ELKS ASSOCIATION
2100 S SHORE DRIVE APT 2
HOLLAND,MI494234388
38-3195091 501(C)(3) 16,045 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(30) MD-DC-DE ELKS ASSN HOSP FUND
6181 QUAKER NECK ROAD
CHESTERTOWN,MD216204906
52-0562752 501(C)(3) 17,845 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(31) WEST VIRGINIA ELKS ASSOCIATION
7 HOGAN COURT
SHALLOTTE,WV284707440
55-0686838 501(C)(3) 16,195 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(32) MASSACHUSETTS ELKS ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 415
MARSHFIELD,MA020500415
04-3244615 501(C)(3) 20,400 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(33) KENTUCKY ELKS NATIONAL SERVICE COMM
3711 CHEVY CHASE ROAD
LOUISVILLE,KY402181403
61-1257789 501(C)(3) 24,680 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(34) KANSAS ELKS HOSPITAL FUND
2685 MORTON ROAD
CUMMINGS,KS660169189
48-1152549 501(C)(3) 9,900 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(35) AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY FOUNDATION
3450 FOUNDERS ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46268
26-1484144 501(C)(3) 7,500 0     SPONSORSHIP
(36) MISSOURI ELKS ASSN HOSP COMM
8939 BLACKPOOL DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO631236407
43-1880315 501(C)(3) 32,200 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(37) INDIANA ELKS ASSOCIATION INC
1225 RIDGEWOOD LANE
BLUFFTON,IN467143829
35-1301728 501(C)(3) 9,711 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(38) IDAHO STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION INC
PO BOX 302
PONDERAY,ID83852
82-6012059 501(C)(3) 10,972 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(39) HOSPITAL IOWA ELKS ASSN COMMITTEE
1300 NORTH 4TH AVE WEST
NEWTON,IA502081918
42-1238299 501(C)(3) 7,580 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(40) LOUISIANA ELKS ASSOCIATION
5018 ROSEDOWN LANE
BOSSIER CITY,LA711124590
72-0914640 501(C)(3) 15,645 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(41) MISSISSIPPI STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION
100 S WRIGHT AVENUE
LONG BEACH,MS395606339
46-3526486 501(C)(3) 9,030 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(42) NORTH CAROLINA STATE ELKS ASSN INC
PO BOX 1781
SANFORD,NC273311781
56-1886763 501(C)(3) 16,250 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(43) NEBRASKA ELKS HOSPITAL FUND
1520 RIVERVIEW DRIVE
DECATUR,NE680202220
47-6197527 501(C)(3) 12,100 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(44) WISCONSIN ELKS ASSOCIATION
1602 FOOTHILL AVENUE
SCHOFIELD,WI54476
39-1744936 501(C)(3) 20,950 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(45) ILLINOIS ELKS HOSPITAL COMMITTEE
8487 N ILLINOIS HIGHWAY 148
MOUNT VERNON,IL628646345
36-7040393 501(C)(3) 28,975 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(46) VIRGINIA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION
1937 AIRPORT ROAD
WINCHESTER,VA226024532
54-1978453 501(C)(3) 13,520 0     VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM
(47) DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
860 DOLWICK DRIVE
ERLANGER,KY41018
71-1013610 501(C)(4) 15,000 0     SPONSORSHIP
(48) RIVERSIDE CA NO 643
6166 BROCKTON AVE
RIVERSIDE,CA925062201
95-0541065 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(49) SANTA MONICA CA NO 906
1040 PICO BLVD
SANTA MONICA,CA904051416
95-0541120 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(50) MIAMI FL NO 948
10301 SW 72ND ST
MIAMI,FL331733005
59-0753041 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(51) JUPITER FL NO 2469
10070 INDIANTOWN RD
JUPITER,FL334784788
59-1402994 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(52) SOUTH MIAMICORAL GABLES FL NO 1676
6304 SW 78TH ST
SOUTH MIAMI,FL331434928
59-0767364 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(53) SANFORD FL NO 1241
PO BOX 1346
SANFORD,FL327721346
59-0651146 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(54) OCALA FL NO 286
702 NE 25TH AVE
OCALA,FL344706318
59-0535450 501(C)(8) 6,898 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(55) GAINESVILLE FL NO 990
2424 NW 23RD BLVD
GAINESVILLE,FL32605
59-0521187 501(C)(8) 12,449 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(56) LAKEWOOD RANCH-SARASOTA FL NO 2855
4602 LENA RD
LAKEWOOD RANCH,FL342119414
26-4821354 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(57) SANTA CRUZ CA NO 824
150 JEWELL ST
SANTA CRUZ,CA950601718
94-0317310 501(C)(8) 5,337 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(58) MANASOTA FL NO 2734
6808 14TH ST W
BRADENTON,FL342075808
65-0064400 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(59) COCOA BEACH FL NO 2387
PO BOX 320237
COCOA BEACH,FL329320237
23-7131482 501(C)(8) 38,517 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(60) COCOA BEACH FL NO 2387
PO BOX 320237
COCOA BEACH,FL329320237
23-7131482 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(61) FORT COLLINS CO NO 804
1424 E MULBERRY ST
FORT COLLINS,CO805243518
84-0146995 501(C)(8) 5,882 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(62) CHARLES CITY IA NO 418
2111 CLARK ST
CHARLES CITY,IA506164004
23-7131531 501(C)(8) 6,227 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(63) LAKEWOOD CO NO 1777
1455 NEWLAND ST
LAKEWOOD,CO802141924
84-0394414 501(C)(8) 7,712 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(64) BOISE ID NO 310
6608 W FAIRVIEW AVE
BOISE,ID837047721
82-0098640 501(C)(8) 16,828 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(65) SAN DIEGO CA NO 168
7430 JACKSON DR
SAN DIEGO,CA921192319
95-0541080 501(C)(8) 7,809 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(66) ELGIN IL NO 737
PO BOX 52
ELGIN,IL601210052
23-7135937 501(C)(8) 25,104 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(67) ELGIN IL NO 737
PO BOX 52
ELGIN,IL601210052
23-7135937 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(68) CEDAR GROVE NJ NO 2237
PO BOX 104
CEDAR GROVE,NJ070090104
22-6167109 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(69) FRANKFORT KY NO 530
309 LEWIS ST
FRANKFORT,KY406011801
61-0131390 501(C)(8) 6,224 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(70) EUREKA-PACIFIC MO NO 2644
PO BOX 732
EUREKA,MO630250732
43-1320274 501(C)(8) 25,624 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(71) MERRITT ISLAND FL NO 2650
PO BOX 541052
MERRITT ISLAND,FL329541052
59-2309274 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(72) SAN RAFAEL CA NO 1108
PO BOX 150789
SAN RAFAEL,CA949150789
94-0839497 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(73) WASHINGTON DC-ROCKVILLE MD NO 15
5 TAFT CT
ROCKVILLE,MD208501307
23-7583715 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(74) WEST COVINA CA NO 1996
841 W MERCED AVE
WEST COVINA,CA917904902
95-1935759 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(75) ST MARY'S COUNTY MD NO 2092
PO BOX 277
LEXINGTON PARK,MD206530277
52-0749701 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(76) WESTCHESTER CA NO 2050
8025 W MANCHESTER AVE
PLAYA DEL REY,CA902937948
95-2027799 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(77) PALMDALE CA NO 2027
2705 E AVENUE Q
PALMDALE,CA935504147
95-1956443 501(C)(8) 7,095 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(78) MANKATO MN NO 225
PO BOX 154
MANKATO,MN560020154
41-0145835 501(C)(8) 6,769 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(79) ST CLOUD MN NO 2843
PO BOX 8
SAINT CLOUD,MN563020008
20-2248828 501(C)(8) 14,070 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(80) DULUTH MN NO 133
PO BOX 161133
DULUTH,MN558161133
41-0145820 501(C)(8) 7,237 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(81) VISTA CA NO 1968
1947 E VISTA WAY
VISTA,CA920843320
95-1914000 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(82) HOPKINS MN NO 2221
PO BOX 106
HOPKINS,MN553430106
41-0846175 501(C)(8) 54,050 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(83) ORANGE CA NO 1475
211 E CHAPMAN AVE
ORANGE,CA928661505
95-0541048 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(84) CHULA VISTA CA NO 2011
901 ELKS LN
CHULA VISTA,CA919106558
95-1927048 501(C)(8) 5,500 0     FOCUS GRANT
(85) GARDEN GROVE CA NO 1952
11551 TRASK AVE
GARDEN GROVE,CA928433808
95-1981132 501(C)(8) 5,225 0     FOCUS GRANT
(86) RALEIGH NC NO 735
PO BOX 20067
RALEIGH,NC276190067
56-0496705 501(C)(8) 16,706 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(87) NEWPORT HARBOR CA NO 1767
3456 VIA OPORTO
NEWPORT BEACH,CA926633943
95-1594980 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(88) LAKE NORMAN NC NO 392
4416 POPLAR GROVE DR
CHARLOTTE,NC282690435
56-0139240 501(C)(8) 45,360 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(89) EL CAJON CA NO 1812
1400 E WASHINGTON AVE
EL CAJON,CA920192534
95-2819909 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(90) CORONA CA NO 2045
912 E 6TH ST
CORONA,CA928791612
95-1974698 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(91) PORTSMOUTH NH NO 97
500 JONES AVE
PORTSMOUTH,NH038015589
02-0108547 501(C)(8) 24,632 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(92) COLUMBIA MO NO 594
4747 E ELK PARK DR
COLUMBIA,MO652017502
43-0609335 501(C)(8) 5,951 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(93) FREMONT CA NO 2121
38991 FARWELL DR
FREMONT,CA945367221
94-1452883 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(94) EAU CLAIRE WI NO 402
3411 STEIN BLVD
EAU CLAIRE,WI547017031
39-1735475 501(C)(8) 17,501 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(95) NEWARK-BLOOMFIELD NJ NO 21
296 BLOOMFIELD AVE
BLOOMFIELD,NJ070034818
22-0764280 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(96) CHANDLER AZ NO 2429
1775 W CHANDLER BLVD
CHANDLER,AZ852246145
86-0283345 501(C)(8) 12,427 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(97) KINGMAN AZ NO 468
900 GATES AVE
KINGMAN,AZ864014072
86-0031960 501(C)(8) 9,013 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(98) LYNDHURST NJ NO 1505
PO BOX 147
LYNDHURST,NJ070710147
22-1636668 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(99) NORTH ARLINGTON NJ NO 1992
129 RIDGE RD
NORTH ARLINGTON,NJ070316024
22-7583682 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(100) OSSINING NY NO 1486
118 CROTON AVE
OSSINING,NY105624204
13-1739844 501(C)(8) 25,110 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(101) CAMILLUS # 31
PO BOX 396
CAMILLUS,NY130310396
16-0957306 501(C)(8) 8,091 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(102) YORKTOWN NY NO 2324
PO BOX 415
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS,NY105980415
13-2557560 501(C)(8) 20,657 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(103) PEEKSKILL NY NO 744
1038 BROWN ST
PEEKSKILL,NY105663604
13-1739839 501(C)(8) 55,287 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(104) SAN ANTONIO TX NO 216
15650 MARKET HL
SAN ANTONIO,TX782561004
74-0408055 501(C)(8) 18,067 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(105) CATALINA MOUNTAIN AZ NO 2815
PO BOX 8742
TUCSON,AZ857380742
86-1047498 501(C)(8) 10,774 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(106) LARGO FL NO 2159
810 16TH AVE SE
LARGO,FL337714441
59-1086859 501(C)(8) 11,086 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(107) MILWAUKIE-PORTLAND OR NO 142
PO BOX 22242
MILWAUKIE,OR972692242
93-0122400 501(C)(8) 11,307 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(108) CHANDLER AZ NO 2429
1775 W CHANDLER BLVD
CHANDLER,AZ852246145
86-0283345 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(109) WEST SHORE PA NO 2257
108 N SAINT JOHNS CHURCH RD
CAMP HILL,PA170111901
23-6462632 501(C)(8) 6,551 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(110) WILKINS PA NO 577
718 BROWN AVE
TURTLE CREEK,PA151451112
25-0907052 501(C)(8) 5,573 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(111) CRANBERRY PA NO 2249
20720 ROUTE 19
CRANBERRY TWP,PA160666003
23-7215063 501(C)(8) 16,192 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(112) ALLEGHENY PA NO 339
PO BOX 6904
PITTSBURGH,PA152120904
25-0351370 501(C)(8) 38,599 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(113) MESA-BUCKHORN AZ NO 2656
6718 E AVALON ST
MESA,AZ852059015
86-0554839 501(C)(8) 17,734 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(114) CASA GRANDE VALLEY AZ NO 1957
909 E FLORENCE BLVD
CASA GRANDE,AZ851224627
86-0133116 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(115) STIRLING NJ NO 2392
1138 VALLEY RD
STIRLING,NJ079801533
23-7130167 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(116) ARLINGTON TX NO 2114
14420 BALDWIN ST EXT
ARLINGTON,TX760041321
75-1057769 501(C)(8) 15,558 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(117) PORT TOWNSEND WA NO 317
555 OTTO ST
PORT TOWNSEND,WA983689710
23-7130219 501(C)(8) 6,687 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(118) CULVER CITY CA NO 1917
11160 WASHINGTON PL
CULVER CITY,CA902323920
95-1779620 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(119) WINCHESTER VA NO 867
PO BOX 1749
WINCHESTER,VA226048249
54-0202540 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(120) TEXARKANA TX NO 2771
3702 NEW BOSTON RD
TEXARKANA,TX755013144
75-2408345 501(C)(8) 5,956 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(121) KEARNY NJ NO 1050
PO BOX 60
KEARNY,NJ070320060
23-7130136 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(122) AMARILLO TX NO 923
PO BOX 10192
AMARILLO,TX791160192
75-0109812 501(C)(8) 6,804 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(123) SAN ANGELO TX NO 1880
2121 S CHADBOURNE ST
SAN ANGELO,TX769039041
75-0875660 501(C)(8) 7,346 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(124) JONESBORO AR NO 498
PO BOX 235
JONESBORO,AR724030235
71-0013412 501(C)(8) 11,069 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(125) GRAPEVINE TX NO 2483
PO BOX 1923
GRAPEVINE,TX760991923
75-1399897 501(C)(8) 5,100 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(126) EL PASO TX NM NO 187
2278 TRAWOOD DR STE C
EL PASO,TX799353028
74-1018758 501(C)(8) 58,841 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(127) TEMECULA VALLEY CA NO 2801
PO BOX 891641
TEMECULA,CA925891641
33-0811435 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(128) HOLIDAY ISLAND AR NO 1042
PO BOX 3087
HOLIDAY ISLAND,AR726313087
71-0356311 501(C)(8) 20,363 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(129) LOUDOUN VA NO 2406
PO BOX 1397
STERLING,VA201678441
23-7263774 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(130) CHATTANOOGA TN NO 91
1067 GRAYSVILLE RD
CHATTANOOGA,TN374214348
62-0192830 501(C)(8) 6,530 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(131) LOUDOUN VA NO 2406
401 W HOLLY AVE
STERLING,VA201644520
23-7263774 501(C)(8) 6,776 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(132) VANCOUVER WA NO 823
11605 SE MCGILLIVRAY BLVD
VANCOUVER,WA986835203
91-0142860 501(C)(8) 51,069 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(133) EVERETT WA NO 479
2802 HOYT AVE 100
EVERETT,WA982013894
91-0142755 501(C)(8) 9,050 0     FOCUS GRANT
(134) BELLINGHAM WA NO 194
710 SAMISH WAY
BELLINGHAM,WA982292904
91-0142740 501(C)(8) 5,798 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(135) BALLARD (SEATTLE) WA NO 827
6411 SEAVIEW AVE NW
SEATTLE,WA981072666
91-0142820 501(C)(8) 17,599 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(136) LYNNWOOD WA NO 2171
19800 44TH AVE W
LYNNWOOD,WA980366739
91-0720972 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(137) LYNNWOOD WA NO 2171
15128 HIGHWAY 99
LYNNWOOD,WA980872320
91-0720972 501(C)(8) 52,016 0     WELCOME HOME KIT
(138) FRONT ROYAL VA NO 2382
4088 GUARD HILL RD
FRONT ROYAL,VA226307139
23-7068150 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
(139) BOWIE MD NO 2309
1506 DEFENSE HWY
GAMBRILLS,MD210541908
52-0882377 501(C)(8) 10,000 0     FOCUS GRANT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
44
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
98
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients
(c) Amount of
cash grant
(d) Amount of
noncash assistance
(e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) LEATHER PROJECT 15156   369,058 BOOK LEATHER ITEMS PROVIDED TO VETERANS
(2) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND 547   940,538   RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, UTILITIES AND OTHER EXPENSES PROVIDED TO HELP VETERANS STAY OR BECOME HOUSED
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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PART IV- ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO SUPPORT ADAPTIVE SPORTS EVENTS (RUN BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS) FOR RECOVERING VETERANS AND VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM TO REHABILITATE AND THRIVE.
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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
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2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number

13-1548228
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1BRYAN KLATT
GRAND SECRETARY
(i)

(ii)
0
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210,801
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
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10,433
0
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10,824
0
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232,058
0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
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Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number

13-1548228
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable
(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed
(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods .......
     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests ....
       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures .....
       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ...
       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( ANIMAL HIDES ) X 11,916 83,412 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number

13-1548228
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 LINE 6 EXPLANATION - THE COMMISSION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS APPOINTED BY THE GRAND EXALTED RULER (GER) OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (BPOE). THE GER IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BPOE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A LINE 7A EXPLANATION - THE COMMISSION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS APPOINTED BY THE GRAND EXALTED RULER (GER) OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (BPOE). THE GER IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BPOE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B LINE 11B EXPLANATION - FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR. THE TRUSTEES OF THE BOARD RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS THAT ARISE ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE COMMISSION MAINTAINS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT IS SIGNED BY EACH TRUSTEE UPON JOINING THE BOARD. IN ADDITION, EACH TRUSTEE AND THE COMMISSION'S OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE POLICY ANNUALLY AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE POLICY WAS REVIEWED. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS OF ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BY THEMSELVES OR THEIR FAMILIES TO THE DIRECTOR AND OTHER TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EXCLUSIVE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON, DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND WHETHER IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMMISSION UTILIZED EMPLOYEES OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (BPOE) AND REIMBURSED THEM FOR THEIR WAGES AND RELATED PAYROLL COSTS. THE BPOE MAINTAINS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWS ANNUAL SALARIES BASED ON PERFORMANCE, COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS AND MARKET DATA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 REQUESTS FOR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, TAX RETURNS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE CHANNELED THROUGH THE DIRECTOR AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE COMMISSION HAS A BOARD THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
ELKS NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
COMMISSION
Employer identification number

13-1548228
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity











Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
2750 N LAKEVIEW AVENUE

CHICAGO,IL60614
36-0793011
FRATERNAL DC 501(C)(8)    
 
No
(2)ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
2750 N LAKEVIEW AVENUE

CHICAGO,IL60614
23-3718342
CHARITY IL 501(C)(3) LINE_7_ORGANIZATION_ BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS
 
 
No










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)
(f)
Share of total income
(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
(h)
Percentage
ownership
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS

O 329,215 BOOK VALUE
(2) BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS

P 88,382 BOOK VALUE




Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2023
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