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 Rochester, New Hampshire, registered in 1951, with $389,714 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
295 Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH, 03867 EIN 02-0130185 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$390K
▼ 10.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$368K
Net assets
$247K
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 rating8 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: 8 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
- 295 Columbus Ave, Rochester, NH, 03867
- City
- Rochester
- State
- New Hampshire
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $249K (FY2014) to $390K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $477KNet assets $247K
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$724K
Total liabilities
$477K
Net assets
$247K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $389,714▼10.6% | $368,044▲4.1% | $246,739▲10.8% | $723,764▲62.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $435,999▲52.3% | $353,462▲24.0% | $222,670▲62.1% | $445,165▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $286,332▲6.9% | $285,159▲14.2% | $137,403▲4.2% | $353,205▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $267,841▲22.4% | $249,596▼1.1% | $131,840▲16.1% | $351,653▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $218,738▼17.8% | $252,253▼5.0% | $113,595▼22.8% | $339,632▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $266,122▲3.6% | $265,533▲7.1% | $147,110▲0.4% | $368,616▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,901▲0.4% | $247,907▼12.1% | $146,521▲6.5% | $333,638▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,779▲6.8% | $282,016▲0.8% | $137,532▼16.0% | $352,491▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $239,411▲12.1% | $279,840▲16.7% | $163,769▼19.8% | $380,520▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $213,501▼14.2% | $239,801▼2.3% | $204,198▼11.4% | $439,497▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $248,815 | $245,361 | $230,498 | $464,558 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 02-0130185, based in Rochester, 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 02-0130185.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $389,714 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 02-0130185) 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.