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 Dover, New Hampshire, registered in 1972, with $249,605 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
282 Durham Rd, Dover, NH, 03820 EIN 02-0127315 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$250K
▼ 17.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$235K
Net assets
$321K
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 rating16 mo reserves · +6% 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: 16 mo reserves · +6% 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
- Address
- 282 Durham Rd, Dover, NH, 03820
- City
- Dover
- State
- New Hampshire
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $126K (FY2016) to $250K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $142KNet assets $321K
Operating margin
5.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$463K
Total liabilities
$142K
Net assets
$321K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $249,605▼17.2% | $235,007▲1.0% | $321,395▲4.8% | $463,163▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $301,478▲14.0% | $232,633▲27.0% | $306,797▲28.9% | $442,308▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $264,502▲34.7% | $183,201▼2.8% | $237,953▲51.9% | $363,423▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $196,352▲27.4% | $188,570▲26.5% | $156,651▲9.4% | $274,919▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $154,130▲26.2% | $149,104▲26.6% | $143,246▲7.8% | $243,041▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $122,107▼15.2% | $117,753▼13.7% | $132,879▲3.4% | $226,058▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,937▼5.6% | $136,371▲12.5% | $128,525▲6.3% | $236,273▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $152,458▲20.8% | $121,189▲2.6% | $120,959▲36.7% | $241,902▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $126,211 | $118,115 | $88,470 | $228,022 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
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 02-0127315, based in Dover, New Hampshire. 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 02-0127315.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $249,605 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 02-0127315) 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.