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 Gloucester, Massachusetts, registered in 1972, with $994,747 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 86, Gloucester, MA, 01931 EIN 04-1371952 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$995K
▲ 29.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$980K
Net assets
$879K
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+
★★★★
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 rating11 mo reserves · +2% 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: 11 mo reserves · +2% 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 →
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
- Po Box 86, Gloucester, MA, 01931
- City
- Gloucester
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $860K (FY2013) to $995K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $892KNet assets $879K
Operating margin
1.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$892K
Net assets
$879K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $994,747▲29.3% | $979,692▲52.4% | $879,203▼2.7% | $1,771,332▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $769,381▲13.3% | $642,645▲3.5% | $903,321▲16.3% | $1,712,511▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $678,983▲11.9% | $620,742▲28.9% | $776,585▲8.1% | $1,559,143▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $606,772▲127% | $481,685▲33.6% | $718,341▲21.1% | $1,501,108▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $267,753▼51.4% | $360,610▼35.0% | $593,256▼17.6% | $1,284,937▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $551,424▼12.2% | $554,590▼18.4% | $719,805▼0.4% | $1,226,446▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $627,716▼8.9% | $679,748▼1.2% | $722,656▼6.7% | $1,316,781▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $688,707▲1.0% | $688,198▲0.8% | $774,688▲0.1% | $1,373,874▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $682,049▼22.7% | $682,594▼24.2% | $774,179▼0.1% | $1,338,151▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $881,946▲2.5% | $901,026▲4.7% | $774,724▼2.4% | $1,336,847▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $860,364 | $860,294▼4.7% | $793,804 | $1,378,278▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $902,368▲8.5% | $793,734▼1.1% | $1,381,185▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $831,847▲3.5% | $802,777▼1.7% | $1,437,671▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $803,878 | $816,386 | $1,366,382 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 04-1371952, based in Gloucester, 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 04-1371952.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $994,747 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 04-1371952) 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.