Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Grand Haven, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $221,633 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 703, Grand Haven, MI, 49417 EIN 38-0341779 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$222K
▲ 4.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$195K
Net assets
$352K
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.
B
★★★★
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 of Elks— 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 rating22 mo reserves · +12% 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: 22 mo reserves · +12% 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 of Elks— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 703, Grand Haven, MI, 49417
- City
- Grand Haven
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $96K (FY2014) to $222K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $36KNet assets $352K
Operating margin
12.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$388K
Total liabilities
$36K
Net assets
$352K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $221,633▲4.2% | $194,852▼9.3% | $351,917▲8.2% | $387,888▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $212,789▼4.7% | $214,923▲45.3% | $325,136▼5.6% | $358,608▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $223,372▲0.2% | $147,947▲2.0% | $344,297▼1.9% | $359,336▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $222,945▲89.4% | $145,064▲23.8% | $351,075▲10.7% | $356,259▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $117,698▼20.5% | $117,189▼17.3% | $317,006▲0.2% | $342,491▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,047▲21.0% | $141,778▲15.5% | $316,496▲2.0% | $330,004▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,389▲10.4% | $122,746▲28.8% | $310,227▼0.1% | $318,632▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $110,878▲20.4% | $95,335▲11.5% | $310,584▲5.3% | $315,751▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $92,112▼10.7% | $85,507▼19.3% | $294,988▲5.4% | $303,183▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $103,179▲8.0% | $106,020▲12.6% | $279,829▲2.2% | $292,202 | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $95,557 | $94,155 | $273,701 | $292,155 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 of Elks a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-0341779, based in Grand Haven, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-0341779.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks reported $221,633 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks (EIN 38-0341779) 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.