BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF 0345

EIN: 030154395

RUTLAND, VT

Total Revenue
$168,407
Total Expenses
$168,499
Total Assets
$601,157
Net Assets
$597,204
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
MICHAEL GAUTHIER
Phone
8027736266
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF 0345, founded in 1966, is a small nonprofit that reported $168K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $597K represent 43 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO INCULATE THE PRINCEPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, BROTHERLY LOVE AND FIDELITY; TO RECOGNIZE A BELIEF IN GOD; TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS; TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM; TO CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP; TO PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS GOVERNMENT. THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF THE ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL SERVE THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH BENEVOLENT PROGRAMS, DEMONSTRATING THAT ELKS CARE AND ELKS SHARE

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,741
Program Service Revenue $14,047
Investment Income $951
Other Revenue $141,668
TOTAL REVENUE $168,407

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,458
Salaries & Benefits $60,810
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $95,231
TOTAL EXPENSES $168,499

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $168,407 $178,906 -0.1%
Expenses $168,499 $179,144 -0.1%
Net Income $-92 $-238 -0.6%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
8
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
11
$5,000
Total Directors
11
$5,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD WALKER Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$5,000 $0 $5,000
HEATHER GAURA Secretary 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HUGH SPAFFORD Director 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN GUARA Director 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN RAVENNA Director 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS CAGNEY Director 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI BAXTER LECTUR KNIGHT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER SUMMERS LOYAL KNIGHT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA WATTERS Director 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA BARKER LEADING KNIGHT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GAUTHIER EXALTED RULER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $168,407 $168,499 $601,157 $-92
2024 $178,906 $179,144 $600,455 $-238
2023 $200,524 $178,430 $147,701 $22,094
2022 $146,733 $163,666 $149,909 $-16,933
2020 $128,323 $122,922 $644,898 $5,401
2020 $150,438 $194,160 $644,899 $-43,722
2019 $171,272 $209,523 $686,808 $-38,251
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