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 $118,551 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 226, Bristol, RI, 02809 EIN 05-6013042 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$119K
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$333K
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 rating40 mo reserves · +16% 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: 40 mo reserves · +16% 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
- Po Box 226, 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 $67K (FY2013) to $119K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $333K
Operating margin
15.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$333K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$333K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,551▲5.4% | $100,011▼2.5% | $333,093▲12.3% | $333,093▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $112,527▲4.7% | $102,579▲6.6% | $296,502▲15.8% | $296,502▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $107,431▲14.9% | $96,248▼22.9% | $255,966▲2.3% | $255,966▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,489▲451% | $124,782▲298% | $250,099▼12.8% | $250,099▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,976▼60.5% | $31,374▼2.7% | $286,818▲8.7% | $286,818▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $42,955▼36.6% | $32,248▼40.7% | $263,801▲6.9% | $263,801▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,701▼13.2% | $54,340▲4.9% | $246,790▲5.4% | $246,790▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $77,981▲6.2% | $51,790▼34.9% | $234,223▲16.6% | $240,877▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $73,394▼7.0% | $79,515▲20.2% | $200,892▲4.6% | $207,396▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $78,917▲13.8% | $66,136▲16.5% | $192,135▲3.6% | $198,519▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $69,361▲3.0% | $56,750▼5.2% | $185,445▲8.4% | $191,673▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,315 | $59,862▼81.2% | $170,997▲9.9% | $177,177▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $317,835 | $155,523 | $161,690 | 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.
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 05-6013042, 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 05-6013042.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $118,551 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 05-6013042) 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.