Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
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 Poughkeepsie, New York, registered in 1951, with $532,442 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
29 Overocker Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603 EIN 14-0499773 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$532K
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$543K
Net assets
$518K
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.
B
★★★★
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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -2% 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: 11 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A 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
- 29 Overocker Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603
- City
- Poughkeepsie
- State
- New York
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $433K (FY2014) to $532K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $127KNet assets $518K
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$645K
Total liabilities
$127K
Net assets
$518K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $532,442▲21.9% | $543,003▲25.1% | $518,073▼3.1% | $644,896▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $436,621▼9.0% | $433,947▼3.9% | $534,607▼5.1% | $633,284▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $480,018▲40.3% | $451,677▲26.9% | $563,484▲5.4% | $650,679▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $342,230▲5.2% | $355,819▼9.3% | $534,486▼2.5% | $602,328▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $325,287▼41.5% | $392,286▼26.2% | $548,075▼10.9% | $622,298▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $556,211▼7.0% | $531,688▼5.6% | $615,074▲4.2% | $681,458▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $598,393▼5.3% | $563,411▼3.8% | $590,551▲6.3% | $673,241▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $632,194▲51.6% | $585,860▲33.7% | $555,569▲47.0% | $672,886▲22.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $416,999▼3.7% | $438,152▼4.7% | $377,940▼5.3% | $550,504▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $432,960 | $459,797 | $399,093 | $537,570 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 | $8,500 |
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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 14-0499773, based in Poughkeepsie, 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 14-0499773.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $532,442 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 14-0499773) 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.