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 North Adams, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $164,802 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
100 Eagle St, North Adams, MA, 01247 EIN 04-1079690 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$165K
▲ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$129K
Net assets
$658K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating61 mo reserves · +22% 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: 61 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a B+ 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
- 100 Eagle St, North Adams, MA, 01247
- City
- North Adams
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $111K (FY2013) to $165K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $658K
Operating margin
21.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$670K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$658K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,802▲3.3% | $129,024▲13.5% | $657,856▲5.8% | $670,473▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $159,603▲13.2% | $113,654▲5.8% | $622,082▲8.0% | $633,868▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,980▼1.7% | $107,474▲10.4% | $576,133▲6.2% | $588,049▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $143,486▲259% | $97,312▲47.0% | $542,627▲9.3% | $553,270▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,960▼62.1% | $66,177▼48.9% | $496,453▼5.2% | $513,840▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $105,555▼30.9% | $129,519▼6.1% | $523,761▼4.4% | $538,374▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $152,727▲20.7% | $137,863▲10.0% | $547,724▲2.8% | $564,557▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $126,560▲2.7% | $125,382▲8.4% | $532,860▲1.0% | $552,567▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $123,249▲11.1% | $115,632▲5.6% | $527,582▲1.5% | $546,549▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $110,899▲16.2% | $109,475▼13.1% | $519,965▲1.6% | $544,302▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $95,406▼14.2% | $125,942▼1.0% | $511,922▼5.2% | $536,260▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $111,202 | $127,189▲8.8% | $540,029▼2.9% | $558,516▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $116,859▼27.0% | $556,016▼0.7% | $568,834▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $160,123▲3.3% | $560,133▲0.6% | $570,694▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $155,000▼5.5% | $556,728▼2.1% | $564,858▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $164,051 | $568,893 | $576,898 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 04-1079690, based in North Adams, Massachusetts. 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 04-1079690.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $164,802 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 04-1079690) 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.