Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Massapequa, New York, registered in 1972, with $195,565 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2162 Veterans Blvd, Massapequa, NY, 11758 EIN 11-1971290 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$196K
▼ 17.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$206K
Net assets
$209K
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+
—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 rating12 mo reserves · -5% 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: 12 mo reserves · -5% 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 →
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
- 2162 Veterans Blvd, Massapequa, NY, 11758
- City
- Massapequa
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $164K (FY2013) to $196K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $209K
Operating margin
-5.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$234K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$209K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,565▼17.9% | $205,850▼18.8% | $208,769▼4.7% | $234,444▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $238,288▼16.5% | $253,384▲10.8% | $219,054▲17.7% | $271,193▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $285,265▲31.3% | $228,738▼0.3% | $186,060▲39.6% | $277,683▲94.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $217,341▲151% | $229,475▲93.4% | $133,307▼8.2% | $143,065▼24.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $86,689▼64.6% | $118,676▼49.3% | $145,171▼22.2% | $188,378▼12.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $244,962▲3.7% | $233,913▲4.2% | $186,649▲6.3% | $216,271▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $236,334▲0.5% | $224,472▲3.1% | $175,600▲7.2% | $203,359▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $235,260▲19.0% | $217,685▲4.9% | $163,738▲12.0% | $186,893▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $197,688▼5.8% | $207,466▲5.0% | $146,163▼3.3% | $172,451▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $209,921▲8.4% | $197,658▼2.7% | $151,176▲8.8% | $171,544▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $193,696▲17.9% | $203,226▲10.2% | $138,913▼6.4% | $160,270▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $164,241 | $184,479▲6.1% | $148,443▼12.0% | $168,263▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $173,913▼8.5% | $168,681▼12.8% | $182,401▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $190,091 | $193,477 | $211,098 | 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 · $9,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $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 11-1971290, based in Massapequa, 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 11-1971290.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $195,565 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 11-1971290) 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.