﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2025v4.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2026-07-29T08:39:42-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2026-03-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2025-04-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>237130049</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENEVOLENT &amp; PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BENE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4176297775</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 705</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Webb City</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>64870</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Scott Hallacy</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Treasurer</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>4176297775</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2026-07-29</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <TaxYr>2025</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="R000001" referenceDocumentId="R000006" softwareId="25022730" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Luke Boyer</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 705</AddressLine1Txt>
        <AddressLine2Txt>1010 N Madison St</AddressLine2Txt>
        <CityNm>Webb City</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>64870</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>228462</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <GroupExemptionNum>1156</GroupExemptionNum>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="8">X</Organization501cInd>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1977</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MO</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>9</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>0</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>338</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>99225</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>62867</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>812</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2413</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>135340</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>114086</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>235377</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>179366</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>144611</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>67029</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>800</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>800</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>76415</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>78987</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>221826</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>146816</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>13551</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>32550</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>213966</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>255337</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>10139</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>18960</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>203827</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>236377</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>1</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>23950</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>1000</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>22950</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>Service activities in support and recognition of Veterans and active-duty service men and women, including providing Welcome Home Kits to displaced veterans moving into new homes.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>14963</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>15000</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>Christmas basket program providing food for Christmas dinner along with food staples for one to two weeks; includes multiple gifts for children in the family.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>10719</ExpenseAmt>
        <GrantAmt>3500</GrantAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>7219</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>Youth programs including back-to-school shopping, Shop-with-a-Cop programs, Hoop Shoot, scholarships, and various academic and sport sponsorships.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>0</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>49632</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="R000003">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="R000003">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="R000004">1</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="R000005">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="R000005">1</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>1</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>1</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>9</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>0</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>1</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>1</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>1</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>1</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>1</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>1</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Cheri Badgley</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>4175405243</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 705</AddressLine1Txt>
          <AddressLine2Txt>1010 N Madison</AddressLine2Txt>
          <CityNm>Webb City</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64870</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Christie Norvell</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>6</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>400</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Scott Hallacy</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Treasurer</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>6</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>400</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Luke Boyer</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Exalted Ruler</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>6</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Chase Emery</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Esteemed Leading Knight</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Bryan Norvell</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Esteemed Loyal Knight</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Steve Boyd</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Esteemed Lecturing Knight</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Chris Bickett</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Brandon Wilson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Tony Perry</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Trustee</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>David Pyle</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Esquire</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Kevin Passley</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Tiler</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Steven Taylor</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Chaplain</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>John Delaney</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Inner Guard</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>2</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>800</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FederatedCampaignsAmt>0</FederatedCampaignsAmt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>26229</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      <RelatedOrganizationsAmt>0</RelatedOrganizationsAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>0</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>36638</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <NoncashContributionsAmt>0</NoncashContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>62867</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2413</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>2413</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp>
      <RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </RoyaltiesRevenueGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>10732</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>0</PersonalAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <LessRentalExpensesGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>0</PersonalAmt>
      </LessRentalExpensesGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>10732</RealAmt>
        <PersonalAmt>0</PersonalAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>10732</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>10732</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>0</SecuritiesAmt>
        <OtherAmt>0</OtherAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>31580</FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>0</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>2117</FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>29463</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>29463</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>4711</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <GamingDirectExpensesAmt>0</GamingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>4711</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>4711</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>109055</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>46979</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>62076</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>62076</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>PER Association Income</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1029</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>1029</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Other income from lodge activities</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>6075</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>6075</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <MiscellaneousRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>0</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </MiscellaneousRevenueGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>7104</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>179366</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>87036</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>29463</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>34613</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>32416</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>800</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1451</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1842</TotalAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2885</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23119</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6689</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10982</TotalAmt>
      </PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11822</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5147</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Door key card system</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3847</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Lodge apparel expense</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1241</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Lodge activities - members</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>6005</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Licenses, other lodge expenses, other miscellaneous</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3957</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>146816</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>75981</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>89270</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>43544</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>51975</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1800</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
      <RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6937</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>6560</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>136</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>188</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>435696</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>340807</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>87368</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>94889</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <EOYAmt>10655</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>213966</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>255337</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>396</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>834</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <GrantsPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </GrantsPayableGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>9743</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>18126</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp>
      <EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
      <LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp>
      <MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
      </MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp>
      <UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
      </UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10139</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>18960</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>186227</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>221507</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>17600</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14870</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>203827</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>236377</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>213966</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>255337</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>32550</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>0</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>0</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <InvestmentExpenseAmt>0</InvestmentExpenseAmt>
      <PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>0</PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="R000002" softwareId="25022730" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="R000003" softwareId="25022730" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <LandGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>8807</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>8807</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>320749</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>257467</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>63282</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>0</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>106140</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>83340</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>22800</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>0</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>0</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>94889</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="R000004" softwareId="25022730" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
        <Event1Nm>Christmas in July Shrimp Boil</Event1Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>33629</GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent1Amt>31269</CharitableContriEvent1Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>2360</GrossRevenueEvent1Amt>
        <CashPrizesEvent1Amt>0</CashPrizesEvent1Amt>
        <NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt>0</NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>0</RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>871</FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent1Amt>650</EntertainmentEvent1Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>839</OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt>
        <Event2Nm>Thanksgiving Dessert Auction</Event2Nm>
        <GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>9487</GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt>
        <CharitableContriEvent2Amt>1000</CharitableContriEvent2Amt>
        <GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>8487</GrossRevenueEvent2Amt>
        <CashPrizesEvent2Amt>0</CashPrizesEvent2Amt>
        <NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt>0</NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt>
        <RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>0</RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt>
        <FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>0</FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt>
        <EntertainmentEvent2Amt>0</EntertainmentEvent2Amt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>0</OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt>
        <OtherEventsTotalCnt>0</OtherEventsTotalCnt>
        <GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>43116</GrossReceiptsTotalAmt>
        <CharitableContributionsTotAmt>32269</CharitableContributionsTotAmt>
        <GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>10847</GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt>
        <CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>0</CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>
        <NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>0</NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt>
        <RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>0</RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt>
        <FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>871</FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt>
        <EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>650</EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>839</OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>2360</DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt>
        <NetIncomeSummaryAmt>8487</NetIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </FundraisingEventInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="R000005" softwareId="25022730" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Heartland Canines for Veterans</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>12651 Gateway Dr</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Neosho</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>64850</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>474991572</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(c)(3)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8000</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Support for service dog training program.</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>1</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>0</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
        <GrantTypeTxt>No individual received more than $5,000 in grants or assistance.</GrantTypeTxt>
        <RecipientCnt>218</RecipientCnt>
        <CashGrantAmt>13833</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>10583</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>Actual cost</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>Houseware items purchased for veterans, Christmas Baskets (including food and gifts) purchased for underprivileged families in our community.</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
      </GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Schedule I, Part I, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The use of grant funds or other assistance is monitored by the Lodge Treasurer, Lodge Accountant, and Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="R000006" softwareId="25022730" softwareVersionNum="v1.00">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part III, Line 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization did not participate in the Honor Flight of the Ozarks program in the 2025 - 2026 lodge year, nor did it host any cancer benefits as it did in the prior tax year.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Bryan Norvell, Esteemed Loyal Knight, and Christie Norvell, Secretary, are spouses and both held voting positions on the Board of Directors. Their duties within the organization do not conflict with each other.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization is comprised of 338 members, including the 9 Board of Directors.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>By Grand Lodge statutes, the governing body (Board of Directors) is comprised of certain officers that are elected by the organization's membership each year.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Certain decisions, as outlined in Grand Lodge statutes and local lodge by-laws, may be subject to approval of the organization's members. This may include transactions exceeding $500, budget adoption and changes, and other decisions as recommended by the governing body.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The 990 is prepared by the Lodge Accountant, reviewed by the Lodge Treasurer and Auditing &amp; Accounting Committee, provided to the governing body, and then presented to the lodge members.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Any activity or decision that could give rise to a conflict of interest is reviewed and approved by the governing body and lodge members, if applicable.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Financial statements and other documents were not made available to the general public; however, they were made available to lodge members through meetings and postings in the club room.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>