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 Framingham, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $211,226 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
450 Union Ave, Framingham, MA, 01702 EIN 04-1339885 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$211K
▼ 8.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$222K
Net assets
$337K
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 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 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
- 450 Union Ave, Framingham, MA, 01702
- City
- Framingham
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $112K (FY2013) to $211K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $33KNet assets $337K
Operating margin
-4.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$370K
Total liabilities
$33K
Net assets
$337K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $211,226▼8.8% | $221,641▲9.5% | $336,565▼3.0% | $369,504▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $231,590▲21.2% | $202,348▲40.0% | $346,980▲9.2% | $390,246▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $191,065▲113% | $144,495▲28.8% | $317,737▲17.2% | $373,186▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,585▼55.0% | $112,222▼44.7% | $271,168▼7.7% | $326,652▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $199,102▲2.4% | $202,791▲9.8% | $293,805▼1.2% | $384,801▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $194,412▼0.5% | $184,620▲1.4% | $297,493▲3.4% | $405,222▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $195,313▲74.3% | $182,140▲67.6% | $287,701▲44.0% | $393,479▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $112,066 | $108,666▼1.1% | $199,829▲1.7% | $364,534▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $109,851▲9.0% | $196,431▲2.0% | $357,177▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $100,785▼5.9% | $192,576▼1.7% | $350,895▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $107,120 | $195,933 | $351,679 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 04-1339885, based in Framingham, 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 04-1339885.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $211,226 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 04-1339885) 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.