Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World information
Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World
Abbreviation
IBPOEW
Founded
1897; 127 years ago (1897)
Type
Fraternal order
Legal status
501(c)(8)[1]
Purpose
To promote charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity.[1]
Headquarters
Winton, North Carolina, U.S.
Grand Exalted Ruler
Leonard J. Polk, Jr., Esq.
Grand Daughter Ruler
Margaret D. Scott
Website
ibpoew.org
The Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World (IBPOEW) is an African-American fraternal order modeled on the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It was established in 1897 in the United States. In the early 21st century, it has 500,000 members and 1500 lodges in the world.[citation needed]
^ ab"Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World. Guidestar. April 30, 2018.
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