﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2023v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-10-08T13:03:35-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-03-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>030210880</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AM PEISCH &amp; COMPANY LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>24 AIRPORT ROAD SUITE 402</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>WEST LEBANON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>NH</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>03784</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-04-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>030104570</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>BENEVOLENT &amp; PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        <BusinessNameLine2Txt>LODGE #1343</BusinessNameLine2Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>BENE</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8027483785</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>118 WESTERN AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST JOHNSBURY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>05819</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>BRUCE CUSHMAN</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXALTED RULER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8027483785</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-09-23</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>MANDY C GILES CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01204048</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6033060100</PhoneNum>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>BRUCE CUSHMAN</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>118 WESTERN AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST JOHNSBURY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>05819</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>956311</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <GroupExemptionNum>1156</GroupExemptionNum>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="8">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>N/A</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <OtherOrganizationDsc>FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION</OtherOrganizationDsc>
      <FormationYr>1930</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>VT</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>PUBLIC SERVICE</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>9</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>9</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>21</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>100</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>36071</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>45153</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>52116</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>35593</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>42087</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>17802</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>7217</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>148301</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>147242</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>246849</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>248662</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>400</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>11750</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>101114</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>82750</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>181223</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>185484</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>282737</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>279984</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-35888</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-31322</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>629101</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>588348</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>40674</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>14977</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>588427</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>573371</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS, CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP, AND PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <Desc>PROMOTE THE WELFARE AND ENHANCE THE HAPPINESS OF ITS MEMBERS, CULTIVATE GOOD FELLOWSHIP, AND PERPETUATE ITSELF AS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. (MEMBERS OF ST. JOHNSBURY LODGE NO. 1343 SERVE APPROXIMATELY 600).</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <Desc>TO QUICKEN THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN PATRIOTISM (FLAG DAY CEREMONY).</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <Desc>CHARITABLE PURPOSES (SILVER TOWERS CAMP FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS).</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <Desc>EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES (DRUG AWARENESS PROGRAM, LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS).</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>0</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>1</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">1</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1040000001">0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041300001">1</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>21</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>1</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <Form990TFiledInd>1</Form990TFiledInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>0</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>9</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>9</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>1</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>1</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>0</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>VT</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <OwnWebsiteInd>X</OwnWebsiteInd>
      <OtherWebsiteInd>X</OtherWebsiteInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MARCEL LAPIERRE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>8027483785</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>118 WESTERN AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ST JOHNSBURY</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>05819</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MICHAEL CUTTING</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRIAN HARBAUGH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRUCE CUSHMAN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXHAULTED RULER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LYNN COLLINS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BOB WILLIAMSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>LOYAL KNIGHT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KYLE T BROWN III</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JULIE LARRABEE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>LEADING KNIGHT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CHRIS HUTCHINSON</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>LECTURING KNIGHT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KIM WOOD</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TRUSTEE</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>5.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROBERT SMITH</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>5000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARCEL LAPIERRE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>10.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>5000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>10000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>40330</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <RelatedOrganizationsAmt>11786</RelatedOrganizationsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>52116</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>NON-MEMBER FUNCTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>722513</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>26041</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>26041</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>MEMBER FUNCTIONS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>722513</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>16046</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>16046</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>42087</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9544</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>9544</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <GrossRentsGrp>
        <RealAmt>14930</RealAmt>
      </GrossRentsGrp>
      <LessRentalExpensesGrp>
        <RealAmt>0</RealAmt>
      </LessRentalExpensesGrp>
      <RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <RealAmt>14930</RealAmt>
      </RentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>14930</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>4900</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>10030</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
      </NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>30017</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp>
      <LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>32344</SecuritiesAmt>
      </LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp>
      <GainOrLossGrp>
        <SecuritiesAmt>-2327</SecuritiesAmt>
      </GainOrLossGrp>
      <NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>-2327</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>-2327</ExclusionAmt>
      </NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp>
      <GamingGrossIncomeAmt>666329</GamingGrossIncomeAmt>
      <GamingDirectExpensesAmt>621336</GamingDirectExpensesAmt>
      <NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>44993</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>44993</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeFromGamingGrp>
      <GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>127481</GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt>
      <CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>53969</CostOfGoodsSoldAmt>
      <NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>73512</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>73512</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </NetIncomeOrLossGrp>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>722513</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>13807</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>13807</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>13807</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>248662</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>153258</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>36071</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>7217</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>9250</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2500</TotalAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10000</TotalAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>66081</TotalAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6669</TotalAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1250</TotalAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>303</TotalAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4547</TotalAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>25744</TotalAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12443</TotalAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InterestGrp>
        <TotalAmt>803</TotalAmt>
      </InterestGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>12880</TotalAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>23662</TotalAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>LICENSES &amp; TAXES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>29782</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PER CAPITA FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>23015</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>REPAIRS &amp; MAINTENANCE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>11603</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>PRIVATE FUNCTION EXPENS</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>10883</TotalAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <AllOtherExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28569</TotalAmt>
      </AllOtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>279984</TotalAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>6431</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7753</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>48708</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>18077</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10313</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12299</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4458</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>4458</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>694615</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>436524</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>270971</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>258091</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>288220</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>287670</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>629101</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>588348</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>15606</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14977</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>25068</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>40674</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>14977</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>477009</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>463661</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>111418</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>109710</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>588427</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>573371</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>629101</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>588348</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-31322</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>16266</NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd>
      <MethodOfAccountingOtherInd methodOfAccountingOtherDesc="MODIFIED ACCRUAL">X</MethodOfAccountingOtherInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc1040000001">
      <CYEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>104535</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>9524</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>9524</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>104535</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>104535</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>11077</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>11077</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>104535</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>104535</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>10282</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>10282</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>104535</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>104535</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>7156</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>7156</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>104535</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
        <BeginningYearBalanceAmt>104535</BeginningYearBalanceAmt>
        <InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>6653</InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt>
        <GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>6653</GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt>
        <EndYearBalanceAmt>104535</EndYearBalanceAmt>
      </CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp>
      <PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>1.00000</PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct>
      <EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>1</EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd>
      <EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>0</EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd>
      <LandGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>10000</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>10000</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>510412</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>293643</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>216769</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>129802</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>101204</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>28598</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>44401</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>41677</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>2724</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>258091</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleG documentId="RetDoc1041300001">
      <GamingInformationGrp>
        <GrossRevenueBingoAmt>16281</GrossRevenueBingoAmt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesBingoAmt>959</OtherDirectExpensesBingoAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborBingoInd>1</VolunteerLaborBingoInd>
        <VolunteerLaborBingoPct>1.00000</VolunteerLaborBingoPct>
        <GrossRevenuePullTabsAmt>648304</GrossRevenuePullTabsAmt>
        <CashPrizesPullTabsAmt>573189</CashPrizesPullTabsAmt>
        <OtherDirectExpensesPullTabsAmt>47360</OtherDirectExpensesPullTabsAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborPullTabsInd>1</VolunteerLaborPullTabsInd>
        <VolunteerLaborPullTabsPct>1.00000</VolunteerLaborPullTabsPct>
        <GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>1744</GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt>
        <CashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>397</CashPrizesOtherGamingAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt>-569</OthDirectExpnssOtherGamingAmt>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>1</VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd>
        <VolunteerLaborOtherGamingPct>1.00000</VolunteerLaborOtherGamingPct>
        <GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>666329</GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt>
        <CashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>573586</CashPrizesTotalGamingAmt>
        <OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt>47750</OthDirectExpnssTotalGamingAmt>
        <DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>621336</DirectExpenseSummaryGamingAmt>
        <NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>44993</NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt>
      </GamingInformationGrp>
      <StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>VT</StatesWhereGamingConductedCd>
      <LicensedInd>1</LicensedInd>
      <LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>0</LicenseSuspendedEtcInd>
      <GamingWithNonmembersInd>1</GamingWithNonmembersInd>
      <MemberOfOtherEntityInd>0</MemberOfOtherEntityInd>
      <GamingOwnFacilityPct>1.00000</GamingOwnFacilityPct>
      <IndividualWithBooksNm>PAUL LAMARE</IndividualWithBooksNm>
      <PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>118 WESTERN AVENUE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ST JOHNSBURY</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VT</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>05819</ZIPCd>
      </PersonsWithBooksUSAddress>
      <CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>0</CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd>
      <GamingManagerPersonNm>PAUL LAMARE</GamingManagerPersonNm>
      <GamingManagerCompensationAmt>6125</GamingManagerCompensationAmt>
      <GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>PAUL LAMARE IS THE EMPLOYED BAR MANAGER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE PAID TO COORDINATE EVENTS, ORDER SUPPLES, SCHEDULE EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS, AND ANSWERS TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LODGE.</GamingManagerServicesProvTxt>
      <GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>X</GamingManagerIsEmployeeInd>
      <CharitableDistributionRqrInd>0</CharitableDistributionRqrInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleG>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CODE 5 - THE ORGANIZATION IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION WITH APPROXIMATELY 600 MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CODE 6 - OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES ARE ELECTED AT A MEMBERSHIP MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CODE 7 - A MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS HELD ON THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH WHERE THE MEMBERS HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE ON ISSUES ARISING DURING THE MONTH.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CODE 11 - FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE ELKS GRAND LODGE EACH YEAR. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY THE STATE LODGE'S DISTRICT DEPUTY DURING THE YEAR AND IS AVAILABLE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CODE 11 - THE ORGANIZATION IS A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION UNDER 501(C)(8). ITS 990 AND 990-T ARE AVAILABLE BY INSPECTION ON THE PREMISE FOR ANYONE WHO ASKS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>N/A SECTION 501(C)(8)</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBER FUNCTION EXPENSES 8,084. ELKS PROGRAMS 7,602. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 6,309. CAPITA TAX 2,950. JANITORIAL EXPENSE 1,882. BULLETIN 1,742.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MODIFIED ACCRUAL</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>