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 Kingston, New York, registered in 1972, with $86,618 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
143 Hurley Ave, Kingston, NY, 12401 EIN 14-0499781 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$87K
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$110K
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+
★★★★
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 rating16 mo reserves · +6% 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: 16 mo reserves · +6% 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 →
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 $34K (FY2012) to $87K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$110K
Net assets
$110K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,618▲13.9% | $81,435▲5.2% | $109,831▲5.0% | $109,831▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $76,071▼2.2% | $77,441▲0.5% | $104,649▼1.3% | $104,649▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $77,810▼5.4% | $77,062▼13.2% | $106,018▲0.7% | $106,018▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $82,278▼12.1% | $88,760▲32.6% | $105,270▼5.8% | $105,618▼5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $93,573▲13.7% | $66,958▼3.1% | $111,752▲31.3% | $111,752▲31.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $82,286▲58.5% | $69,070▲123% | $85,137▲18.4% | $85,137▲11.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $51,927▲93.2% | $31,002▲7.4% | $71,921▲52.7% | $76,658▲49.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $26,874▲5.3% | $28,875▲0.9% | $47,112▼6.5% | $51,440▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $25,525▼1.0% | $28,627▲5.4% | $50,406▼5.8% | $53,926▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $25,782▲1.3% | $27,157▲4.1% | $53,507▲3.6% | $54,400▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $25,458▲3.3% | $26,084▼5.7% | $51,669▼1.2% | $62,347▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $24,650▼26.7% | $27,652▼14.8% | $52,295▼8.9% | $61,998▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $33,607 | $32,437 | $57,394 | $64,059 | 990EZ |
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 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,250 |
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 14-0499781, based in Kingston, 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 14-0499781.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $86,618 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 14-0499781) 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.