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BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER 141
WYNANTSKILL, NY · EIN 140942255 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · elks.org
revenue
$0
expenses
$0
net assets
$0
employees
3
volunteers
20
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

BENEVOLENT, SOCIAL AND ALTRUISTIC

profile · synthesized from sources

National fraternal organization with local lodges across the United States that engages in charitable activities, community service, and veteran support. The organization focuses on youth programs, scholarships, and aid to individuals with disabilities, funded through member contributions and foundation grants. Operates under the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks name with a mission centered on benevolence, social welfare, and altruism.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Camp Happiness
Week-long day camp for children with disabilities in Niagara County, NY, organized by Lockport Elks Lodge #41
Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic
Annual adaptive sports event in Colorado providing training and rehabilitation for disabled veterans
Elks National Foundation Scholarships
Provides college scholarships to students, with local lodges awarding funds to qualifying recipients
Hoop Shoot
National free-throw contest for youth that promotes sportsmanship and healthy competition, with participants advancing through local, regional, and national levels
Veterans Leather Program
Volunteer-driven initiative engaging veterans in leatherworking activities, promoting rehabilitation and community connection
Welcome Home Kits
Provides essential household items to veterans transitioning out of homelessness into permanent housing
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 2 activities
    • Distributing winter shoes to children
      Supplied winter shoes to over 50 children in Oshkosh through funding from an Anniversary Grant.
    • Hosting annual Christmas Children's Shopping Spree
      Hosts an annual Christmas Children's Shopping Spree for local youth in Flagstaff, Arizona, enabling children to select holiday gifts.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awarding educational scholarships
      Awarded scholarships to 30 students in Morgantown, West Virginia, to support educational advancement.
  • Live Music Performances for Seniors and Isolated Populations 1 activity
    • Conducting musical performances at memory care facilities
      Conducts weekly musical performances at memory care facilities in the West Valley to support patients with Alzheimer's Disease and dementia.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Organizing recreational fishing trips for veterans
      Organized a fishing trip for 20 veterans experiencing PTSD using a $2,000 grant to support mental wellness through outdoor recreation.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Providing Welcome Home Kits to veterans
      Distributes Welcome Home Kits to veterans transitioning out of homelessness to support stable housing establishment.
  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting adaptive sports training for disabled veterans
      Volunteers thousands of hours annually to support the Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, providing adaptive sports training and rehabilitation for nearly 400 disabled veterans.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Supporting youth boat-building program
      Partners with Iosco County Family Court’s Juvenile Enhanced Accountability Program to build a boat using Anniversary and Beacon grants, engaging youth in skill-building activities.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosting youth Hoop Shoot contests
      Hosted a Hoop Shoot contest in Sebring that more than doubled participant numbers, with winners advancing to the next level of competition.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$249K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • DEBORAH WOODWORTH — TRUSTEE
  • DON VANHOESEN — TRUSTEE
  • MARY BETH KEEGAN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic Partner — Elks volunteer thousands of hours annually to support the clinic's adaptive sports program for disabled veterans.
  • Iosco County Family Court’s Juvenile Enhanced Accountability Program Partner — Collaborates on a boat-building project with youth
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Arts for Emotional Wellness
    methodology: arts_for_wellness
    By providing regular musical performances to patients with Alzheimer's and dementia, we improve emotional well-being because artistic engagement stimulates memory, reduces agitation, and fosters human connection even in advanced cognitive decline.
  • Housing Stability through Material Support
    methodology: housing_stability_through_material_support
    By providing Welcome Home Kits with essential household items to veterans transitioning out of homelessness, we produce greater housing stability and emotional well-being because having basic necessities reduces re-entry risk and fosters a sense of dignity and belonging.
  • Rehabilitation through Adaptive Sports
    methodology: rehabilitation_through_adaptive_sports
    By engaging disabled veterans in adaptive sports, we support physical and emotional rehabilitation because structured physical activity and social inclusion promote recovery, resilience, and improved mental health.