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 Haverstraw, New York, registered in 1972, with $544,337 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
877 Elks Dr, Haverstraw, NY, 10927 EIN 13-1739842 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$544K
▼ 10.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$609K
Net assets
$2.8M
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating54 mo reserves · -12% 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 · -12% margin earns a C+ 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
- 877 Elks Dr, Haverstraw, NY, 10927
- City
- Haverstraw
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $591K (FY2013) to $544K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $226KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
-11.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.0M
Total liabilities
$226K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $544,337▼10.6% | $608,565▼6.3% | $2,751,276▲0.2% | $2,977,691▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $608,867▲8.3% | $649,302▲32.4% | $2,746,362▲7.8% | $2,914,391▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $562,094▼10.5% | $490,326▼7.2% | $2,546,807▲2.2% | $2,705,994▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $627,715▲87.5% | $528,209▲11.0% | $2,491,828▲5.4% | $2,638,775▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $334,834▼54.7% | $475,687▼23.7% | $2,364,445▲3.8% | $2,503,730▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $739,166▲49.2% | $623,151▲11.0% | $2,277,575▼0.9% | $2,402,476▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $495,574▼24.8% | $561,225▼1.2% | $2,297,979▼1.8% | $2,413,134▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $658,697▲16.4% | $567,975▲7.0% | $2,339,225▲5.5% | $2,463,966▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $565,981▼8.7% | $531,063▼6.2% | $2,218,123▲5.6% | $2,360,417▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $619,734▲2.8% | $565,867▲6.5% | $2,101,482▲3.3% | $2,238,506▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $602,837▲1.9% | $531,131▲3.0% | $2,033,968▲4.3% | $2,148,088▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $591,479 | $515,880▲12.0% | $1,950,058▲6.3% | $2,075,302▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $460,456▼6.8% | $1,833,711▲7.7% | $1,961,202▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $493,891 | $1,702,208 | $1,818,118 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 13-1739842, based in Haverstraw, 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 13-1739842.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $544,337 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 13-1739842) 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.