EIN 71-0452900

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 781 Mena

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(8)
Num. employees
9
City
Mena
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2026-03-01
Description
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 781 Mena invests in the community with projects that address unmet needs and honors the service of veterans. They also help children grow up healthy and drug-free through community programs and youth activities such as a drug awareness program. Additionally, they provide children with clothing, school supplies, and toys while distributing elderly food baskets during certain times of the year.
Related structure
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 781 Mena is child organization, under the parent exemption from Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE).
Also known as...
BPOE 781; 781 Mena
Total revenues
$284,407
2026
Total expenses
$275,659
2026
Total assets
$274,740
2026
Num. employees
9
2026

Program areas at Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 781 Mena

Youth activities helps area children throughout the year with the drug awareness program and many other activities including but not limited to providing children with clothing, school supplies, and toys.
Community activities are held throughout the year for the local community to enjoy a safe and fun enviroment for families to get together and enjoy life
Elderly food baskets are distributed during the holidays to help provide food staples throughout the holidays and the year.

Who funds Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 781 Mena

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Elks National FoundationCommunity Investments Program$10,000

Financials for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks - 781 Mena

RevenuesFYE 03/2026
Total grants, contributions, etc.$123,050
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,146
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$9,411
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$147,800
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$284,407
Data update history
September 28, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026
September 19, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 19, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Elks National Foundation
July 24, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
October 13, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsFraternal societiesMutual assistance organizationsCommunity service nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesChapter / child organizations
Issues
Human servicesChildrenCommunity improvementMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationMembershipsFundraising eventsState / local level
General information
Address
124 Elk LN
Mena, AR 71953
County
Polk County, AR
Website URL
elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?lodgenumber=781 
Phone
(479) 394-3740
IRS details
EIN
71-0452900
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Y40: Fraternal Beneficiary Societies and Voluntary Employees Associations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
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