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 E Providence, Rhode Island, registered in 1951, with $141,583 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
60 Berkeley St, E Providence, RI, 02914 EIN 05-0316267 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$142K
▲ 20.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$141K
Net assets
$167K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +0% 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: 14 mo reserves · +0% 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 Berkeley St, E Providence, RI, 02914
- City
- E Providence
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $115K (FY2013) to $142K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $54KNet assets $167K
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$220K
Total liabilities
$54K
Net assets
$167K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,583▲20.7% | $141,364▲15.6% | $166,545▲0.1% | $220,429▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $117,337▲3.0% | $122,321▲33.1% | $166,326▼2.9% | $209,876▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $113,881▲30.1% | $91,919▲24.2% | $171,309▲14.9% | $194,350▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,510▲87.5% | $74,024▲14.1% | $149,122▲9.9% | $170,920▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $46,680▼46.6% | $64,899▼23.4% | $135,635▲10.6% | $156,736▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $87,421▼31.0% | $84,732▼33.1% | $122,584▲2.2% | $133,172▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $126,673▲10.5% | $126,714▲7.4% | $119,895 | $132,019▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $114,685 | $117,943▼12.4% | $119,936▼2.6% | $130,875▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $134,589 | $123,194 | $139,892 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| 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 05-0316267, based in E Providence, 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 05-0316267.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $141,583 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 05-0316267) 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.