Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Bethlehem, New Hampshire, registered in 1951, with $155,945 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
42 Main St, Bethlehem, NH, 03574 EIN 02-0225958 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$156K
▼ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$155K
Net assets
$286K
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 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 rating22 mo reserves · +1% 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: 22 mo reserves · +1% 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 →
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 of the USA: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 42 Main St, Bethlehem, NH, 03574
- City
- Bethlehem
- State
- New Hampshire
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $146K (FY2013) to $156K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29KNet assets $286K
Operating margin
0.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$315K
Total liabilities
$29K
Net assets
$286K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,945▼8.0% | $155,095▲21.8% | $285,723▲1.1% | $315,143▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $169,509▼0.9% | $127,297▼14.0% | $282,690▲21.0% | $297,896▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $170,989▼7.4% | $148,097▼17.9% | $233,572▲5.6% | $248,269▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $184,586▲35.6% | $180,460▲40.6% | $221,216▼3.4% | $238,048▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $136,134▲20.9% | $128,328▼3.3% | $228,955▲22.5% | $256,360▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,620▼37.4% | $132,681▼24.4% | $186,855▼19.8% | $200,837▼21.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $179,995▼9.3% | $175,469▼1.1% | $232,860▲5.3% | $254,116▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $198,413▲86.0% | $177,430▲81.6% | $221,109▲8.2% | $241,413▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $106,693▼26.8% | $97,677▼34.6% | $204,400▼2.0% | $216,697▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $145,670 | $149,385▼14.9% | $208,542▲0.6% | $245,391▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $175,467▲33.1% | $207,283▼1.2% | $227,694▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $131,867▼6.1% | $209,743▼3.3% | $227,968▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,473 | $216,896 | $231,246 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 02-0225958, based in Bethlehem, 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 02-0225958.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $155,945 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 02-0225958) 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.