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 Roswell, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $685,089 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1720 N Montana Ave, Roswell, NM, 88201 EIN 85-0022486 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$685K
▲ 1.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$625K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 · +9% 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 · +9% 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
- 1720 N Montana Ave, Roswell, NM, 88201
- City
- Roswell
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $483K (FY2013) to $685K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,631Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$3,631
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $685,089▲1.3% | $625,466▲4.6% | $1,143,509▲5.5% | $1,147,140▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $676,484▼24.1% | $598,166▲5.4% | $1,083,886▲7.8% | $1,093,403▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $891,795▲35.2% | $567,264▲16.4% | $1,005,568▲47.7% | $1,034,469▲47.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $659,589▲439% | $487,142▲105% | $681,037▲34.1% | $702,694▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $122,307▼74.9% | $237,091▼44.5% | $508,030▼16.6% | $549,854▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $487,440▲15.5% | $426,943▼2.0% | $608,903▲10.8% | $635,638▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $421,904▼17.1% | $435,457▼9.1% | $549,765▲5.4% | $657,366▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $508,712▲3.8% | $478,821▼2.2% | $521,417▲6.1% | $684,735▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $490,233▼14.8% | $489,811▼1.5% | $491,526▲0.1% | $701,155▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $575,389▲10.5% | $497,370▼1.4% | $491,104▲18.9% | $726,703▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $520,521▲7.9% | $504,339▲4.2% | $413,085▲15.5% | $712,163▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $482,619 | $484,072▲2.4% | $357,550▼1.4% | $682,718▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $472,777▼7.2% | $362,761▲37.8% | $788,579▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $509,189▼9.8% | $263,231▼8.9% | $945,525▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $564,478 | $288,821 | $991,870 | 990 |
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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 85-0022486, based in Roswell, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-0022486.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks reported $685,089 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 85-0022486) 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.