Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Skowhegan, Maine, registered in 1951, with $421,154 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
21 Silver St, Skowhegan, ME, 04976 EIN 01-0346712 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$421K
▲ 35.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$352K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 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 rating45 mo reserves · +16% 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 of the USA: 45 mo reserves · +16% 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 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 & Protective 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 $195K (FY2013) to $421K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
16.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $421,154▲35.6% | $352,131▲4.4% | $1,329,268▲5.5% | $1,349,090▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $310,655▼18.9% | $337,431▲8.6% | $1,260,245▲0.3% | $1,299,520▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $382,837▲38.3% | $310,847▲25.8% | $1,256,548▲3.6% | $1,306,977▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $276,882▲2.0% | $247,064▲12.3% | $1,212,547▲5.2% | $1,265,290▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $271,377▲5.7% | $220,034▲13.5% | $1,152,607▲7.3% | $1,198,429▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,737▲25.3% | $193,902▲6.2% | $1,073,877▲6.0% | $1,094,806▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $204,864 | $182,529▲6.0% | $1,013,315▲2.9% | $1,031,699▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $204,762▲5.7% | $172,119▲3.9% | $984,961▲3.4% | $1,012,692▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $193,785▲10.5% | $165,674▼2.0% | $952,318▲3.0% | $982,721▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $175,440▼10.1% | $169,021▲3.8% | $924,207▲0.7% | $950,456▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $195,186 | $162,848▲0.4% | $917,788▲3.7% | $935,537▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $162,186▼9.4% | $885,450▲2.5% | $929,312▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $178,982▼4.8% | $863,654▲1.3% | $921,176▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $187,961 | $852,459 | $927,042 | 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 of Elks of the USA 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 of Elks of the USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0346712, based in Skowhegan, Maine. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's EIN?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0346712.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $421,154 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 01-0346712) 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.