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 Naugatuck, Connecticut, registered in 1951, with $200,941 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 145, Naugatuck, CT, 06770 EIN 06-0258874 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$201K
▼ 13.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$201K
Net assets
$141K
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 rating8 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: 8 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 →
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 145, Naugatuck, CT, 06770
- City
- Naugatuck
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $82K (FY2014) to $201K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $60KNet assets $141K
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$201K
Total liabilities
$60K
Net assets
$141K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,941▼13.5% | $201,054▼14.2% | $140,927▲0.4% | $201,078▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $232,374▲26.6% | $234,433▲23.7% | $140,343▼1.2% | $206,490▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $183,493▲10.7% | $189,460▲27.3% | $142,048▼4.0% | $212,939▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $165,819▲67.9% | $148,798▲40.1% | $148,017▲13.0% | $213,477▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $98,742▼13.4% | $106,188▼12.4% | $130,991▼19.7% | $192,704▼21.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $114,060▲9.2% | $121,283▲13.8% | $163,091▼4.2% | $246,346▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,421▲28.0% | $106,575▲8.5% | $170,316▼1.2% | $255,321▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $81,571 | $98,181 | $172,470 | $263,095 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 06-0258874, based in Naugatuck, 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 06-0258874.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $200,941 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 06-0258874) 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.