Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Davenport, Iowa, registered in 1972, with $152,265 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
4400 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, IA, 52804 EIN 42-0136030 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$152K
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$194K
Net assets
$264K
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.
D
—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 of Elks 298— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -27% 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 of Elks 298: 16 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 of Elks 298— 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 of Elks 298: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $88K (FY2020) to $152K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $264K
Operating margin
-27.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$298K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$264K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,265▲14.2% | $193,545▲15.2% | $263,930▼12.9% | $297,697▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $133,377▼6.9% | $168,020▲9.1% | $302,991▼10.3% | $331,951▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,323▲8.9% | $153,978▲5.9% | $337,634▼3.0% | $368,035▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $131,581▲49.4% | $145,457▲36.2% | $348,207▼4.0% | $361,678▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,050 | $106,782▲1.3% | $362,683▲9.8% | $385,127▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $105,429▼22.3% | $330,393▼2.3% | $375,693▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $135,771 | $338,258 | $395,937 | 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 · $38K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 totaling $38K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $11,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $13,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-0136030, based in Davenport, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-0136030.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 reported $152,265 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 298 (EIN 42-0136030) 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.