﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-12-11T11:17:35-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2025-03-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>874474900</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Nicholas J Reynolds CPA LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>6363 Promway Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>North Canton</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>44720</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-04-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>340093745</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <InCareOfNm>% Michelle Mizer</InCareOfNm>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BENE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3303642212</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1180 Union Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>New Philadelphia</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>44663</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MICHELLE MIZER</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3303642212</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-05-14</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>NICHOLAS J REYNOLDS</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00320133</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>3308375900</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-12-11</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990">
      <DoingBusinessAsName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>of USA 510 New Philadelphia</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </DoingBusinessAsName>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>2660904</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <GroupExemptionNum>1156</GroupExemptionNum>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="8">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>N/A</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1899</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>OH</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>To provide benefits to our members and charitable benefits to our community</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>11</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>0</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>47</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>100</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>93780</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>110093</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>3314</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>1381</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>438747</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>397173</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>535841</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>508647</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>94781</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>78730</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>253271</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>221778</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>287446</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>233656</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>635498</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>534164</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-99657</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-25517</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>903303</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>875103</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>9944</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>4329</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>893359</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>870774</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>To provide benefits to our members and charitable benefits to our community</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>534164</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>The lodge unites its members in the bonds of fraternity, benevolence, and charity. This is accomplished through a year round schedule of social and recreational activities for the members, their families, and the community at large.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>534164</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>false</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-127-Copy1">true</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleG-127-Copy1">true</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-127-Copy1">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>47</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>true</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <NondeductibleContriDisclInd>true</NondeductibleContriDisclInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <Form8899Filedind>false</Form8899Filedind>
      <Form1098CFiledInd>false</Form1098CFiledInd>
      <DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd>false</DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd>
      <TaxableDistributionsInd>false</TaxableDistributionsInd>
      <DistributionToDonorInd>false</DistributionToDonorInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>11</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>0</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>true</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>true</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>true</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>OH</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Michelle Mizer</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>3303642212</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1180 Union Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>New Philadelphia</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>44663</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Barbara Campbell</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>8000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Michelle Mizer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>3000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Mike Schroyer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chaplin</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Brenda Parrish</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Inner Guard</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Anthony Eckert</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Leading Knight</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jay Szabo</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Lecturing Knight</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Fred Devore</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Esquire</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Jason Miller</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Loyal Knight</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>11000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>103136</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>6957</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>110093</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1381</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1381</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>2092935</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <GamingDirectExpensesAmt>1895071</GamingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>197864</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>197864</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>448531</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>257186</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>191345</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>191345</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>ATM Income</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2296</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2296</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Discounts Earned</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>351</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>351</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Miscellaneous</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5317</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>5317</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>7964</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>508647</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>398554</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>78730</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>78730</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11000</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>179039</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>179039</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>31739</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>31739</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17192</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17192</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10464</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10464</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2388</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2388</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1971</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1971</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2072</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2072</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>85401</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>85401</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>74</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>74</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>3201</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3201</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>33386</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>33386</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9092</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9092</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>State and National Dues</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>53364</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>53364</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Filings Fees</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3773</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>3773</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Supplies</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>2338</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2338</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Licenses and Permits</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1519</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1519</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7421</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7421</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>534164</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>534164</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>323807</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>334678</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8565</BOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>19231</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10000</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>1181677</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>663363</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>551700</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>518314</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <EOYAmt>12111</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>903303</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>875103</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <EOYAmt>4329</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9944</BOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9944</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4329</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>884794</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>858663</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8565</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12111</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>893359</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>870774</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>903303</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>875103</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-25517</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>2932</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD">
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>100285</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>100285</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>659433</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>328179</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>331254</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>406415</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>319640</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>86775</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>15544</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>15544</DepreciationAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>518314</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="IRS990ScheduleG">
      <GamingInformationGrp>
        <GrossRevenuePullTabsAmt>431061</GrossRevenuePullTabsAmt>
        <CashPrizesPullTabsAmt>244978</CashPrizesPullTabsAmt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesPullTabsAmt>5556</OtherDirectExpensesPullTabsAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborPullTabsInd>false</VolunteerLaborPullTabsInd>
        <GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>1661874</GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>
        <CashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>1534159</CashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt>110378</OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>false</VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>
        <GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>2092935</GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>
        <CashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>1779137</CashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt>115934</OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>1895071</DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>
        <NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>197864</NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </GamingInformationGrp>
      <StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>OH</StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>
      <LicensedInd>true</LicensedInd>
      <LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>false</LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>
      <GamingWithNonmembersInd>false</GamingWithNonmembersInd>
      <MemberOfOtherEntityInd>false</MemberOfOtherEntityInd>
      <GamingOwnFacilityPct>1.000</GamingOwnFacilityPct>
      <IndividualWithBooksNm>Michelle Mizer</IndividualWithBooksNm>
      <PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1180 Union Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>New Philadelphia</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>44663</ZIPCd>
      </PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
      <CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>false</CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>
      <GamingManagerPersonNm>LISA MCCARTHY</GamingManagerPersonNm>
      <GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>Handlers of cash make deposits and write checks</GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>
      <GamingManagerIsDirectorOfcrInd>X</GamingManagerIsDirectorOfcrInd>
      <GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>X</GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>
      <CharitableDistributionRqrInd>true</CharitableDistributionRqrInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="IRS990ScheduleI">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>New Phila Elks Scholarship</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1180 Union Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>New Philadelphia</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>44663</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>271359559</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>37802</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Scholarships</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Tuscarawas Co Council for Church</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1458 Fifth St NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>New Philadelphia</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>44663</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>340978419</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12170</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Community</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>RTY Inc</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>161 Tuscora Ave NW</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>New Philadelphia</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OH</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>44663</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>341518549</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501c3</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>12170</CashGrantAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>FMV</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Community</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>3</Total501c3OrgCnt>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>There is only one class of member. All members hold the right to vote at the member meetings. Each member is entitled to one vote. New members are voted on at member meetings.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Members nominate individuals as new member candidates. Candidates are reviewed and submitted to the membership for a vote to elect new members.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The membership elects a board of trustees and officers for the purpose of making the day to day decisions of the Organization. The Board of Trustees meets monthly. Each board member is entitles to one vote.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The completed Form 990 is deliverd to all members of the governing body one week prior to the Organizations filing. The Treasurer reviews the document with the governing body and answers any questions. This is completed prior to the filing of the Form 990 with the Internal Revenue Services.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The statutes of the National Organization states that no member of the Baord of Trustees shall have an interest directly or indirectly in any purchase. It is further stated that no lodge officer shall simultaneously occupy another position in the lodge, whether as a paid employee or otherwise, when the relationship between the lodge office held and the other position occupied is such as to give rise to apparent, potential, or actual conflict of interest.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The governing documents and records of the Organization are available to the public upon written request to the governing body.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>