The welfare & happiness of memebers; Charity, Justice, Brotherly and Sisterly Love and Fidelity be inculcated; that it's members are assisted and protect.
IMPROVED BENEVOLENT PROTECTIVE ORDER ELKS OF THE WORLD, INC.
The IBPOEW's stated purpose is "that the welfare and happiness of its members be promoted and enhanced, that nobleness of soul and goodness of heart be cultivated, that the principles or Charity, Justice, Brotherly/Sisterly Love and Fidelity be inculcated, that its members and their families be assisted and protected, [and] that the spirit of patriotism be enlivened and exalted."