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 Ossining, New York, registered in 1951, with $175,748 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
118 Croton Ave, Ossining, NY, 10562 EIN 13-1739844 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$176K
▲ 34.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$146K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 rating106 mo reserves · +17% 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: 106 mo reserves · +17% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $102K (FY2013) to $176K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $101KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
17.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$101K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,748▲34.8% | $145,852▼6.4% | $1,287,514▲2.4% | $1,388,255▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $130,336▼10.3% | $155,900▼0.3% | $1,257,618▼9.3% | $1,360,916▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $145,282▲64.2% | $156,434▲18.0% | $1,386,198▼4.0% | $1,492,350▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,466▼23.4% | $132,581▲6.8% | $1,444,166▲8.1% | $1,561,614▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $115,537▼4.4% | $124,159▼9.6% | $1,336,213▼0.6% | $1,455,553▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $120,797▲1.2% | $137,273▲10.2% | $1,344,835▼1.2% | $1,421,824▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $119,338▼29.8% | $124,511▼20.1% | $1,361,313▼0.4% | $1,374,211▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $170,040▲92.1% | $155,910▲54.4% | $1,366,486▲1.0% | $1,379,384▼32.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,529▲24.9% | $100,979▲40.5% | $1,352,356▼0.9% | $2,035,730▲48.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,856▼30.8% | $71,893▼3.6% | $1,364,806▼0.1% | $1,375,409▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $102,430 | $74,595▼0.8% | $1,365,843▲2.1% | $1,378,274▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $75,163▲5.8% | $1,338,008▼0.6% | $1,350,703▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $71,013▲17.7% | $1,345,790▼0.7% | $1,356,664▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $60,331 | $1,354,793 | $1,365,146 | 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 | $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 13-1739844, based in Ossining, 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 13-1739844.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $175,748 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 13-1739844) 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.