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| Abbreviation | BPOE |
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| Founded | 1868 |
| Founder | Charles Vivian |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(8) fraternal benefit order[1] |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Coordinates | 41°55′56″N 87°38′24″W / 41.9323°N 87.6400°W |
| Affiliations | 1,928 local lodges,[2] Elks National Home and Retirement Center, Elks National Foundation, Elks National Veterans Service Commission, Elks Veterans Memorial Restoration[1] |
| Website | www |
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.
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The fraternity currently focuses on Community, Friendship and Charity.
- ^ a b c "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Guidestar. May 31, 2014.
- ^ "Local Lodges". Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Accessed on March 18, 2016.