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 Wakefield, Rhode Island, registered in 1951, with $440,556 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
60 Belmont Ave, Wakefield, RI, 02879 EIN 05-0269979 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$441K
▲ 137.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$365K
Net assets
$792K
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
★★★★
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 rating26 mo reserves · +17% 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 · +17% 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 →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 60 Belmont Ave, Wakefield, RI, 02879
- City
- Wakefield
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $172K (FY2015) to $441K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $91KNet assets $792K
Operating margin
17.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$883K
Total liabilities
$91K
Net assets
$792K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $440,556▲138% | $364,704▲90.4% | $792,102▲10.4% | $883,359▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $185,458▼13.1% | $191,499▼5.3% | $717,553▲0.8% | $771,218▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $213,484▲14.8% | $202,245▲10.9% | $711,647▲0.6% | $779,258▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $185,960▲107% | $182,406▲24.6% | $707,459▲0.5% | $756,392▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,951▼48.2% | $146,429▼26.0% | $703,905▼4.0% | $760,264▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $173,701▼7.2% | $197,993▲9.6% | $733,585▼5.2% | $797,705▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $187,221▼11.1% | $180,623▼1.4% | $774,130▲1.4% | $832,222▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $210,523▲31.3% | $183,124▲19.9% | $763,517▲4.7% | $828,603▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $160,393▼6.9% | $152,788▼16.4% | $729,466▲2.1% | $809,948▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $172,267 | $182,798 | $714,733 | $778,829 | 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 · $23K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 05-0269979, based in Wakefield, 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 05-0269979.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $440,556 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).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 05-0269979) 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.