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 North Haven, Connecticut, registered in 1951, with $209,046 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
80 Old Broadway W, North Haven, CT, 06473 EIN 06-0258888 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$209K
▼ 14.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$148K
Net assets
$661K
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 rating54 mo reserves · +29% 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: 54 mo reserves · +29% 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
- 80 Old Broadway W, North Haven, CT, 06473
- City
- North Haven
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $71K (FY2009) to $209K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $87KNet assets $661K
Operating margin
29.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$748K
Total liabilities
$87K
Net assets
$661K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,046▼14.0% | $148,120▲62.3% | $661,196▲10.1% | $748,323▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $242,963▲111% | $91,289▲38.7% | $600,270▲33.8% | $671,810▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $114,984▲146% | $65,832▲24.5% | $448,596▲12.3% | $520,727▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $46,798▲24.2% | $52,869▲18.4% | $399,444▲4.6% | $431,567▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $37,693▼87.5% | $44,666▲397% | $381,704▼1.8% | $409,335▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $300,675▲452% | $8,989▼85.4% | $388,677▲301% | $421,595▲238% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,483▼11.9% | $61,360▼14.3% | $96,989▼6.6% | $124,618▼12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $61,817▲26.2% | $71,587▲1.8% | $103,866▼8.6% | $142,215▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $48,969▲7.1% | $70,338▲8.8% | $113,636▼15.8% | $136,703▼21.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $45,731▼7.7% | $64,655▼7.2% | $135,005▼12.3% | $174,216▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $49,531▼30.6% | $69,655▼14.4% | $153,929▼28.3% | $182,013▼22.9% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $71,328 | $81,375 | $214,645 | $236,202 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 06-0258888, based in North Haven, 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 06-0258888.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $209,046 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 06-0258888) 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.