Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Boonville, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $113,469 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 408, Boonville, IN, 47601 EIN 35-0291118 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$113K
▲ 13.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$112K
Net assets
$136K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA: 15 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60K (FY2015) to $113K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,472Net assets $136K
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$143K
Total liabilities
$6,472
Net assets
$136K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,469▲13.7% | $112,000▲71.8% | $136,382▲1.1% | $142,854▲4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $99,830▼2.7% | $65,205▼25.6% | $134,913▲43.0% | $136,890▲45.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $102,591▲133% | $87,683▲92.1% | $94,354▲18.8% | $94,354▲18.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,967▲33.6% | $45,644▲39.7% | $79,446▼2.1% | $79,446▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $32,920▼18.2% | $32,669▼6.0% | $81,123▲0.3% | $81,123 | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $40,231▲105% | $34,745▲22.0% | $80,872▲7.3% | $81,130▲7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $19,649▼26.6% | $28,489▼37.2% | $75,386▼10.5% | $75,530▼10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $26,771▲23.9% | $45,366▲17.8% | $84,226▼18.1% | $84,348▼18.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $21,614▼63.9% | $38,499▼35.4% | $102,821▼14.1% | $102,951▼14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $59,797 | $59,593 | $119,706 | $119,949 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0291118, based in Boonville, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0291118.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA reported $113,469 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Proctective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 35-0291118) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.