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 Melville, New York, registered in 1951, with $1,708,205 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 736, Melville, NY, 11747 EIN 11-0899999 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$1.7M
▲ 4050.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$84K
Net assets
$1.8M
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating259 mo reserves · +95% 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: 259 mo reserves · +95% margin earns a B+ 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46K (FY2015) to $1.7M (FY2022) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $161KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
95.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$161K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,708,205▲4051% | $84,341▼0.9% | $1,821,996▲820% | $1,983,247▲452% | 990 |
| 2021 | $41,155▲55.3% | $85,073▲8.7% | $198,132▼18.1% | $359,383▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $26,505▼24.6% | $78,298▲95.8% | $242,050▼25.2% | $377,550▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,167▲4971% | $39,980▲10.6% | $323,802▼1.5% | $326,743▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | -$722▼102% | $36,141▼73.3% | $328,615▼22.4% | $332,164▼21.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $46,124 | $135,550▲10.3% | $423,660▼13.9% | $423,660▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $122,865▲14.3% | $491,920▲2.0% | $510,730▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $107,451 | $482,509 | $504,107 | 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 11-0899999, based in Melville, New York. 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 11-0899999.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,708,205 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 11-0899999) 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.