Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Brattleboro, Vermont, registered in 1972, with $206,159 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
75 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05301 EIN 03-0119710 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$206K
▲ 4.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$236K
Net assets
$747K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · -15% 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: 38 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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
- 75 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05301
- City
- Brattleboro
- State
- Vermont
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $217K (FY2013) to $206K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $747K
Operating margin
-14.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$781K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$747K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $206,159▲4.3% | $236,450▼4.2% | $746,736▼4.0% | $781,100▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $197,693▲32.6% | $246,699▲9.0% | $778,031▼5.8% | $807,388▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,113▼38.2% | $226,364▲19.0% | $825,802▼6.8% | $849,822▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $241,277▲134% | $190,265▲0.5% | $886,176▲4.4% | $909,802▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $102,980▼63.1% | $189,352▼18.2% | $848,712▼9.2% | $851,582▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $279,453▲27.3% | $231,513▲19.2% | $935,084▲6.7% | $961,136▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $219,581▼0.8% | $194,168▲9.1% | $876,614▲3.6% | $911,934▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $221,433▲22.0% | $178,021▲12.3% | $846,465▲5.4% | $893,129▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $181,462▲0.7% | $158,572▲5.0% | $803,053▲2.9% | $881,866▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $180,174▼16.8% | $151,074▲5.9% | $780,163▲3.9% | $845,402▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $216,555 | $142,613▼21.4% | $751,063▲10.9% | $807,221▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $181,344▼10.3% | $677,121▲15.1% | $743,393▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $202,119 | $588,434 | $639,751 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 | 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 03-0119710, based in Brattleboro, Vermont. 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 03-0119710.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $206,159 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 03-0119710) 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.