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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
AbbreviationBPOE
Founded1868; 156 years ago (1868)
FounderCharles Vivian
Tax ID no.
36-0793011[1]
Legal status501(c)(8) fraternal benefit order[1]
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois, United States
Coordinates41°55′56″N 87°38′24″W / 41.9323°N 87.6400°W / 41.9323; -87.6400
Affiliations1,928 local lodges,[2] Elks National Home and Retirement Center, Elks National Foundation, Elks National Veterans Service Commission, Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration[1]
Websitewww.elks.org

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE; also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The Elks) is an American fraternal order founded in 1868, originally as a social club in New York City.

The communal tomb of Elks Lodge No. 30 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  1. ^ a b c "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Guidestar. May 31, 2014.
  2. ^ "Local Lodges". Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Accessed on March 18, 2016.

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