Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in West Warwick, Rhode Island, registered in 1951, with $71,839 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
60 Clyde St, West Warwick, RI, 02893 EIN 05-0251156 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$72K
▼ 27.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$59K
Net assets
$10K
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.
B
—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 →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +18% 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: 2 mo reserves · +18% 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 →
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 →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 60 Clyde St, West Warwick, RI, 02893
- City
- West Warwick
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $119K (FY2017) to $72K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $111KNet assets $10K
Operating margin
18.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$121K
Total liabilities
$111K
Net assets
$10K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,839▼27.1% | $58,681▼27.9% | $10,284▲458% | $121,389▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $98,589▲88.3% | $81,372▲85.7% | -$2,874▲85.7% | $116,819▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,359▼23.2% | $43,811▼25.7% | -$20,091▲29.8% | $108,346▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $68,169▼47.3% | $58,994▼48.3% | -$28,639▲24.3% | $86,628▲49.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $129,264▲27.5% | $114,089▲23.8% | -$37,814▲28.6% | $58,145▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $101,351▼15.0% | $92,159▼4.3% | -$52,989▲14.8% | $58,733▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $119,219 | $96,291 | -$62,181 | $52,196 | 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 05-0251156, based in West Warwick, Rhode Island. 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 05-0251156.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $71,839 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 05-0251156) 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.