Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Newport, Rhode Island, registered in 1951, with $955,703 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840 EIN 05-6010479 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$956K
▲ 68.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$882K
Net assets
$433K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating6 mo reserves · +8% 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: 6 mo reserves · +8% 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 141 Pelham St, Newport, RI, 02840
- City
- Newport
- State
- Rhode Island
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $457K (FY2016) to $956K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $137KNet assets $433K
Operating margin
7.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$571K
Total liabilities
$137K
Net assets
$433K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $955,703▲68.1% | $882,395▲60.0% | $433,384▼4.7% | $570,632▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $568,477▲10.5% | $551,447▼3.4% | $454,592▲3.9% | $620,749▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $514,232▲22.4% | $570,639▲36.9% | $437,562▲49.8% | $556,895▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $420,105▼23.6% | $416,936▼27.4% | $292,177▲1.1% | $484,595▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $549,757▼4.2% | $573,957▲1.4% | $289,008▼7.7% | $527,003▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $573,717▲27.4% | $566,173▲23.2% | $313,208▲2.5% | $538,899▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $450,319▼1.4% | $459,702▲15.0% | $305,664▼3.0% | $574,455▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $456,534 | $399,837 | $315,047 | $535,387 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| 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 05-6010479, based in Newport, 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 05-6010479.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $955,703 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 05-6010479) 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.