Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Wakefield, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $306,759 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
63 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA, 01880 EIN 04-1917401 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$307K
▲ 4.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$339K
Net assets
$749K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -11% 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: 26 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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
- 63 Bay State Rd, Wakefield, MA, 01880
- City
- Wakefield
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $390K (FY2013) to $307K (FY2022) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $56KNet assets $749K
Operating margin
-10.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$805K
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$749K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $306,759▲4.3% | $339,322▲3.6% | $749,064▼8.3% | $805,465▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $294,121▲16.3% | $327,653▲12.6% | $816,747▼5.6% | $846,639▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $252,858▼31.3% | $291,042▼25.3% | $865,531▲1.9% | $900,414▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $368,019▼4.7% | $389,620▲9.0% | $849,710▼1.9% | $877,652▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $386,338▲7.4% | $357,387▼7.0% | $866,224▲2.7% | $902,358▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $359,618▼3.9% | $384,121▼1.9% | $843,454▼3.6% | $893,549▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $374,234▲4.9% | $391,706▼11.1% | $875,133▼1.8% | $923,792▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $356,601▼1.3% | $440,830▼0.8% | $891,612▼8.6% | $930,104▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $361,415▼7.3% | $444,604▲11.8% | $975,841▼7.9% | $1,016,150▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $389,742 | $397,573 | $1,059,030 | $1,088,147 | 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 · $8,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 04-1917401, based in Wakefield, 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 04-1917401.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $306,759 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 04-1917401) 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.