Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Camden, Tennessee, registered in 1972, with $180,186 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 483, Camden, TN, 38320 EIN 62-0640604 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$180K
▲ 36.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$171K
Net assets
$96K
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 & Protective Order Elks 2156— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +5% 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 & Protective Order Elks 2156: 7 mo reserves · +5% 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 & Protective Order Elks 2156— 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 & Protective Order Elks 2156: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $127K (FY2013) to $180K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,604Net assets $96K
Operating margin
5.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99K
Total liabilities
$3,604
Net assets
$96K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,186▲36.8% | $170,608▲58.1% | $95,757▲11.0% | $99,361▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $131,676▲29.0% | $107,945▲3.5% | $86,257▲37.8% | $91,216▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,104▲33.4% | $104,267▼1.5% | $62,585▲11.5% | $65,146▲10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $76,532▼23.3% | $105,807▲11.8% | $56,124▼15.2% | $58,761▼23.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $99,817▼1.0% | $94,668▼7.1% | $66,167▼1.2% | $77,203▲11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $100,866▼5.9% | $101,849▼11.4% | $66,946▲4.3% | $69,074▼6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $107,232▲9.3% | $114,903▲2.9% | $64,190▼9.0% | $73,959▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $98,103▼3.4% | $111,660▼4.4% | $70,558▼13.6% | $73,832▼12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $101,552▼21.6% | $116,786▼12.4% | $81,696▼15.7% | $84,455▼17.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $129,568▼3.1% | $133,357▲9.8% | $96,930▼3.8% | $102,565▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $133,680▲4.9% | $121,430▼10.7% | $100,719▲13.8% | $105,257▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $127,452 | $135,992▲11.3% | $88,469▼8.8% | $97,132▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $122,139▼3.9% | $97,009 | $104,941▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $127,032 | $97,031 | $105,908 | 990 |
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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0640604, based in Camden, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0640604.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 reported $180,186 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order Elks 2156 (EIN 62-0640604) 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.