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 Bristol, Rhode Island, registered in 1951, with $783,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1860 Bristol County, Bristol, RI, 02809 EIN 05-0270196 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$784K
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$604K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating22 mo reserves · +23% 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: 22 mo reserves · +23% 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
- 1860 Bristol County, Bristol, RI, 02809
- City
- Bristol
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $250K (FY2014) to $784K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
22.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $783,591▼0.3% | $603,811▼2.2% | $1,091,058▲20.7% | $1,102,578▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $786,126▲28.9% | $617,673▲36.6% | $903,638▲19.4% | $994,110▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $609,776▲52.5% | $452,300▲19.8% | $757,036▲21.9% | $893,781▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $399,946▲64.4% | $377,402▲38.1% | $620,886▲5.2% | $730,903▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $243,269▼57.3% | $273,235▼47.6% | $590,245▲7.3% | $705,081▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $570,200▲72.8% | $521,755▲45.9% | $550,231▲13.4% | $667,569▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $330,013▼14.6% | $357,718▲2.3% | $485,065▼5.9% | $725,672▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $386,425▲20.5% | $349,728▲11.0% | $515,752▲13.4% | $795,344▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $320,688▲28.4% | $315,040▲31.2% | $454,930▲2.7% | $723,517▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $249,730 | $240,169 | $442,785 | $505,618 | 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 · $37K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $37K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $19,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $7,000 |
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 05-0270196, based in Bristol, 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 05-0270196.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $783,591 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 05-0270196) 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.