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 Milford, Connecticut, registered in 1951, with $308,500 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
124 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT, 06460 EIN 06-0616681 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$309K
▲ 27.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$234K
Net assets
$295K
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 rating15 mo reserves · +24% 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: 15 mo reserves · +24% 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
- 124 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT, 06460
- City
- Milford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $151K (FY2014) to $309K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $295K
Operating margin
24.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$341K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$295K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,500▲27.5% | $234,007▲13.4% | $295,197▲33.6% | $340,788▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $241,878▲9.1% | $206,301▲2.2% | $220,906▲19.2% | $255,417▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $221,669▲0.4% | $201,928▲23.3% | $185,329▲11.9% | $210,018▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $220,873▲84.3% | $163,707▲40.0% | $165,588▲52.7% | $195,374▲51.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,822▼29.8% | $116,937▼32.9% | $108,422▲14.1% | $129,380▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $170,808▲10.7% | $174,154▲33.6% | $95,037▼3.4% | $128,634▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $154,324▲132% | $130,397▼14.2% | $98,383▲32.1% | $143,392▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,384▼31.9% | $151,939▲20.5% | $74,456▼53.5% | $141,163▼39.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $97,472▼21.6% | $126,078▼19.2% | $160,011▼15.2% | $232,317▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,335▼17.7% | $156,018▲0.4% | $188,616▼14.4% | $261,802▼15.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $151,082 | $155,376 | $220,299 | $308,617 | 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 | $9,000 |
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 06-0616681, based in Milford, 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 06-0616681.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $308,500 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 06-0616681) 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.