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 Hyannis, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $193,337 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
852 Bearses Way, Hyannis, MA, 02601 EIN 04-1465684 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$193K
▼ 4.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$198K
Net assets
$128K
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 rating8 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: 8 mo reserves · -2% 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
- 852 Bearses Way, Hyannis, MA, 02601
- City
- Hyannis
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $98K (FY2020) to $193K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $27KNet assets $128K
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155K
Total liabilities
$27K
Net assets
$128K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $193,337▼4.6% | $197,645▼11.3% | $128,196▼2.8% | $155,422▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $202,752▼10.5% | $222,738▼4.3% | $131,844▼13.1% | $152,953▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $226,549▲26.2% | $232,644▲27.3% | $151,656▼12.0% | $179,826▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $179,528▲82.6% | $182,792▲44.1% | $172,253▼7.5% | $188,712▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $98,327 | $126,894▼19.2% | $186,231▼11.4% | $201,998▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $156,965▲3.5% | $210,135▼7.4% | $220,948▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $151,597▲4.0% | $226,848▼11.5% | $242,605▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $145,774 | $256,310 | $274,033 | 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 04-1465684, based in Hyannis, 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 04-1465684.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $193,337 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 04-1465684) 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.