Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks

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Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
BPOE
Founded	1868; 156 years ago (1868) New York City, New York
Type	General fraternity
Affiliation	Independent
Status	Active
Scope	National
Pillars	Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity
Colors	Royal Purple and   White
Symbol	Elk
Publication	Elks Magazine
Chapters	1,928 local lodges,[1]
Members	750,000+ lifetime
Nickname	The Elks, Elks Lodge
Headquarters	Chicago, Illinois United States
Website	www.elks.org

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. It has more than 750,000+ members at 1,928 lodges. The fraternity currently focuses on Community, Friendship, and Charity.