The South Kingstown Elks Lodge 1899 and its members belong to the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA, a fraternal organization founded in 1869. Lodge membership is approved through a membership nomination and voting process. The South Kingstown lodge hosts banquet facilities, which are available for rental, as well as a members' lounge. Member meetings are held on the first and third Thursdays of each month.