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 Winchester, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $223,932 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
375 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA, 01890 EIN 04-2127422 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$224K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$214K
Net assets
$152K
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 rating9 mo reserves · +4% 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: 9 mo reserves · +4% 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
- 375 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA, 01890
- City
- Winchester
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $189K (FY2014) to $224K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $367KNet assets $152K
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$519K
Total liabilities
$367K
Net assets
$152K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,932▲21.9% | $213,874▲1.8% | $152,431▲7.1% | $519,203▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $183,776▼8.3% | $210,121▼6.3% | $142,279▼15.7% | $516,246▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $200,307▲54.5% | $224,288▲53.0% | $168,813▼17.2% | $556,928▲30.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,612▲184% | $146,579▲134% | $203,775▼7.7% | $426,816▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $45,623▼67.6% | $62,561▼63.5% | $220,742▼7.1% | $441,306▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $140,651▼39.5% | $171,487▼20.0% | $237,680▼11.5% | $478,620▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $232,652▲2.8% | $214,383▼3.2% | $268,516▲7.3% | $527,065▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $226,384▲9.6% | $221,551▼4.0% | $250,247▲2.0% | $518,117▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $206,461▼1.6% | $230,882▲1.6% | $245,414▼9.1% | $516,664▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $209,835▲10.9% | $227,282▲14.3% | $269,835▼6.1% | $549,786▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $189,186 | $198,847 | $287,282 | $574,988 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 04-2127422, based in Winchester, 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 04-2127422.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $223,932 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 04-2127422) 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.