Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in New Hyde Park, New York, registered in 1951, with $117,979 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
901 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040 EIN 11-1989921 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$118K
▼ 51.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$172K
Net assets
$1.2M
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating82 mo reserves · -46% 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: 82 mo reserves · -46% margin earns a D 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
- 901 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040
- City
- New Hyde Park
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $276K (FY2013) to $118K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-45.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,979▼51.3% | $172,181▼49.8% | $1,181,623▼5.4% | $1,203,913▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $242,409▲26.2% | $342,958▲19.8% | $1,249,202▼3.1% | $1,272,499▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $192,046▲18.3% | $286,367▲44.6% | $1,288,848▼13.6% | $1,328,036▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,370▲103% | $198,099▲26.8% | $1,492,487▼1.6% | $1,509,993▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,927▼62.2% | $156,185▼34.6% | $1,516,756▲11.7% | $1,530,330▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $211,597▲65.2% | $238,881▲17.8% | $1,358,048▼6.7% | $1,381,228▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,060▼40.1% | $202,829▲14.6% | $1,456,128▼4.1% | $1,485,198▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $213,827▲59.5% | $176,985▲85.2% | $1,519,049▲4.9% | $1,536,163▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $134,052▼25.3% | $95,582▼27.4% | $1,448,200▲28.5% | $1,466,836▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $179,484▼35.0% | $131,678▼48.0% | $1,126,649▼39.7% | $1,136,778▼39.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $276,156 | $253,278▲12.2% | $1,868,360▲200% | $1,887,956▲192% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $225,781▲24.3% | $623,717▲139% | $647,329▲136% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $181,623 | $260,592 | $274,223 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 11-1989921, based in New Hyde Park, 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 11-1989921.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $117,979 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 11-1989921) 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.