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 Derby, Connecticut, registered in 1951, with $164,005 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 266, Derby, CT, 06418 EIN 06-0258850 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$164K
▲ 12.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$144K
Net assets
$263K
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 rating22 mo reserves · +12% 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 · +12% 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
- Po Box 266, Derby, CT, 06418
- City
- Derby
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72K (FY2014) to $164K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47KNet assets $263K
Operating margin
12.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$310K
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$263K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,005▲12.0% | $144,011▲11.8% | $263,370▲8.2% | $310,495▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $146,428▼17.7% | $128,839▼8.4% | $243,377▲7.8% | $276,528▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $177,870▲152% | $140,618▲172% | $225,787▲42.2% | $253,570▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $70,541▲26.5% | $51,692▼22.3% | $158,782▲13.5% | $176,742▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,771▼18.1% | $66,562▲4.9% | $139,933▼3.4% | $161,179▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $68,062▲3.2% | $63,465▼14.1% | $144,882▲3.3% | $161,278▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,975▲30.0% | $73,910▲2.2% | $140,285▼5.4% | $160,377▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,742▼24.1% | $72,317▼16.0% | $148,220▼12.7% | $176,905▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $66,880▼41.5% | $86,064▼15.1% | $169,795▼10.2% | $195,178▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,300▲58.2% | $101,331▲28.6% | $188,979▲7.4% | $212,164▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $72,260 | $78,776 | $176,010 | $201,420 | 990EZ |
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
3 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 investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 06-0258850, based in Derby, Connecticut. 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 06-0258850.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $164,005 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 06-0258850) 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.