BPOE #460
EIN 85-0037008 · Mutual & Membership Benefit (Y)
What they do
to Inculcate The Principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity; to Promote The Welfare and Enhance The Happiness of Its Members; to Assist The Community and Its Members In Need, Which Will Cultivate Good Fellowship; to Perpetuate Itself As A Fraternal Organization; to Stand Ready to Assist The Veterans and Others In The Spirit of Patriotism, and to Actively Support Its Government; to Assist The Youth Through Continuing Education On Drug Abuse; to Assist and Maintain Harmonious Attitude With Local Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Agencies; and to Perpetuate The Continuing Spirit of Volunteerism and to Maintain The Attitude of "Elks Share - Elks Care".
How to reach them
ContactRon RiechmanChairman, Audit Committee
Mailing addressPO BOX 5465, SANTA FE, NM 87502-5465
Main phone(505) 913-7711 Contact phone(505) 983-7711Source: 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 1951
- County
- Santa Fe
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $4.90 was reported for mission work and $0.00 for fundraising. Understand this before you give.
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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.
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