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 Rutland, Vermont, registered in 1951, with $168,407 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 146, Rutland, VT, 05702 EIN 03-0154395 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▼ 5.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$168K
Net assets
$597K
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 rating43 mo reserves · -0% 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: 43 mo reserves · -0% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2013) to $168K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,953Net assets $597K
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$601K
Total liabilities
$3,953
Net assets
$597K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,407▼5.9% | $168,499▼5.9% | $597,204 | $601,157▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $178,906▼10.8% | $179,144▲0.4% | $597,296▲455% | $600,455▲307% | 990 |
| 2022 | $200,524▲36.7% | $178,430▲9.0% | $107,541▲25.9% | $147,701▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $146,733▲14.3% | $163,666▲33.1% | $85,447▼86.4% | $149,909▼76.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $128,323▼14.7% | $122,922▼36.7% | $630,457▲0.9% | $644,898 | 990 |
| 2019 | $150,438▼12.2% | $194,160▼7.3% | $625,056▼6.5% | $644,899▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,272▼8.8% | $209,523▲7.3% | $668,778▼5.4% | $686,808▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $187,773▲3.6% | $195,356▲4.9% | $707,029▼1.1% | $719,715▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $181,207▼16.5% | $186,279▼12.7% | $714,612▼0.7% | $728,025▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $217,050▲56.8% | $213,361▲47.9% | $719,684▲0.4% | $749,071▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $138,397▲8.4% | $144,228▲6.9% | $716,466▼0.8% | $746,835▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $127,645 | $134,981▲5.2% | $722,297▼1.0% | $766,348▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $128,270▼8.1% | $729,633▼1.1% | $788,379▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $139,631 | $738,007 | $802,247 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, 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 | $6,000 |
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 03-0154395, based in Rutland, 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 03-0154395.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $168,407 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 03-0154395) 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.