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 Franklin, Massachusetts, registered in 1972, with $840,041 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA, 02038 EIN 04-2268183 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$840K
▲ 23.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$781K
Net assets
$839K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
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 rating13 mo reserves · +7% 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: 13 mo reserves · +7% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA, 02038
- City
- Franklin
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $327K (FY2013) to $840K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $72KNet assets $839K
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$911K
Total liabilities
$72K
Net assets
$839K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $840,041▲23.5% | $780,611▲11.5% | $838,580▲23.5% | $910,707▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $680,163▼2.5% | $700,154▲26.7% | $679,117▲7.8% | $748,813▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $697,923▲35.7% | $552,517▲34.8% | $630,235▲36.0% | $691,943▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $514,159▲146% | $409,908▲86.0% | $463,525▲30.0% | $514,828▲28.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $209,396▼32.8% | $220,391▼12.1% | $356,515▲106% | $399,251▲82.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $311,607▼4.6% | $250,801▼11.1% | $172,740▲19.3% | $218,325▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $326,550 | $282,139▲28.7% | $144,743▲19.5% | $190,099▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $219,170▲22.8% | $121,157▲18.7% | $169,563▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $178,549▼9.9% | $102,107▲50.1% | $156,283▲31.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $198,196 | $68,028 | $119,328 | 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 04-2268183, based in Franklin, 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 04-2268183.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $840,041 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Franklin
Explore more
Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 04-2268183) 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.