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 Holderness, New Hampshire, registered in 1951, with $125,145 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1159 Nh Route 175, Holderness, NH, 03245 EIN 02-0269520 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▼ 9.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$119K
Net assets
$183K
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 rating18 mo reserves · +5% 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: 18 mo reserves · +5% 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
- 1159 Nh Route 175, Holderness, NH, 03245
- City
- Holderness
- State
- New Hampshire
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2010) to $125K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $87KNet assets $183K
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$270K
Total liabilities
$87K
Net assets
$183K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,145▼9.2% | $118,863▼2.7% | $182,946▲6.6% | $270,000▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $137,825▲4.9% | $122,213▲12.7% | $171,658▲10.0% | $266,670▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $131,433▲54.0% | $108,479▲12.8% | $156,102▲18.2% | $257,894▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,336▲26.6% | $96,191▲39.4% | $132,048▲4.4% | $241,394▲39.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $67,408▲21.0% | $68,988▲4.0% | $126,519▼1.2% | $173,724▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,728▼48.8% | $66,355▼32.6% | $128,099▼5.7% | $175,939▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $108,866▼5.9% | $98,511▲8.1% | $135,858▲8.3% | $188,410▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $115,637▲18.1% | $91,171▲37.8% | $125,503▲24.2% | $181,719▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $97,906▲53.1% | $66,173▼14.4% | $101,038▲62.0% | $163,485▲6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $63,961▼9.5% | $77,277▼5.5% | $62,377▼17.6% | $152,950▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $70,683▲13.5% | $81,780▲11.6% | $75,693▼12.9% | $176,068▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $62,253▼8.7% | $73,308▲5.0% | $86,899▼12.8% | $173,182▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $68,192▼19.6% | $69,802▼9.8% | $99,685▼1.6% | $175,050▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $84,765 | $77,400 | $101,293 | $166,583 | 990EZ |
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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 02-0269520, based in Holderness, 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 02-0269520.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,145 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 02-0269520) 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.