BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
EIN 42-0889496 · Mutual & Membership Benefit (Y)
What they do
Our Nonprofit Organization is Dedicated to Empowering Youth Through A Wide Range of Engaging Activities and Events. We Support Educational Growth Through Essay Contests and 3rd-grade Dictionary Giveaways. Additionally We Promote Physical Fitness and Teamwork Through Events Like The Hoop Shoot and By Supporting Local Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops. Furthermore We Foster A Sense of Community Responsibility In Our Youth By Organizing Activities Such As Youth Ditch Pick-up and Providing Summer Safety Camps for Kindergarten Kids. Our Commitment Extends to Creating Memorable Experiences for High School Students Through Events Like The Winter Formal. These Programs Aim to Enrich The Lives of Young Individuals and Instill Values of Leadership Service and Civic Engagement.
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ContactSteven SmithSecretary
In care of% DAVE BOHNET
Mailing addressPO BOX 6, JEFFERSON, IA 50129-0006
Main phone(515) 386-2106 WebsiteVisit the charity’s websiteSource: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
Represent this organization?Claim this nonprofit to change contact informationAbout this charity
- Recognized since
- October 1972
- County
- Greene
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