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 Ticonderoga, New York, registered in 1951, with $173,571 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5 Tower Ave, Ticonderoga, NY, 12883 EIN 14-0499786 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$174K
▲ 2.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$169K
Net assets
$204K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +3% 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: 14 mo reserves · +3% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 5 Tower Ave, Ticonderoga, NY, 12883
- City
- Ticonderoga
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $48K (FY2013) to $174K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $204K
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$218K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$204K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $173,571▲2.4% | $168,942▲6.0% | $203,760▲2.3% | $218,179▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $169,461▲15.6% | $159,305▲2.9% | $199,131▲5.4% | $217,107▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $146,588▼10.0% | $154,796▲5.2% | $188,975▼4.2% | $202,252▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,945▲163% | $147,161▲218% | $197,183▲8.7% | $210,527▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,018▼15.9% | $46,293▼30.4% | $181,399▲9.5% | $193,033▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,712▲111% | $66,474▲64.9% | $165,674▲6.3% | $178,063▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $34,984▼27.4% | $40,313▼18.6% | $155,890▼3.3% | $172,414▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,208▲0.7% | $49,543▼15.4% | $161,219▼0.8% | $175,158▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,852 | $58,555▼20.3% | $162,554▼6.2% | $179,589▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $73,503▼2.3% | $173,257▼7.7% | $182,739▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $75,201▼19.6% | $187,637▼17.2% | $195,561▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $93,557 | $226,579 | $235,885 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 14-0499786, based in Ticonderoga, 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 14-0499786.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $173,571 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 14-0499786) 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.