Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Winthrop, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $643,127 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
191 Washington Ave, Winthrop, MA, 02152 EIN 04-1079740 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$643K
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$782K
Net assets
-$150K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 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: 0 mo reserves · -22% margin earns a D 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
- 191 Washington Ave, Winthrop, MA, 02152
- City
- Winthrop
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $581K (FY2015) to $643K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.3MNet assets -$150K
Operating margin
-21.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$1.3M
Net assets
-$150K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $643,127▲6.3% | $782,466▼2.0% | -$149,530▼115% | $1,188,015▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $605,234▼1.4% | $798,542▲7.7% | -$69,463▼156% | $1,290,368▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $614,125▲34.8% | $741,711▲33.6% | $123,845▼50.7% | $1,428,386▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $455,434▲53.2% | $555,114▼4.2% | $251,431▼28.4% | $1,372,503▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $297,210▼57.8% | $579,652▼25.6% | $351,111▼38.1% | $1,580,421▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $703,681▼1.3% | $778,596▼1.1% | $566,859▼12.3% | $1,788,222▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $712,685▼37.7% | $786,949▼29.3% | $646,430▼10.3% | $1,934,765▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,143,071▲96.2% | $1,112,529▲55.2% | $720,696▲4.4% | $2,045,258▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $582,467▲0.2% | $716,980▼5.9% | $690,154▼16.3% | $2,116,508▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $581,094 | $762,314 | $824,667 | $2,245,869 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 04-1079740, based in Winthrop, 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 04-1079740.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $643,127 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 04-1079740) 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.