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 Saratoga Spgs, New York, registered in 1951, with $177,847 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Spgs, NY, 12866 EIN 14-0499789 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$178K
▼ 29.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$220K
Net assets
$252K
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 rating14 mo reserves · -24% 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 · -24% 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
- 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Spgs, NY, 12866
- City
- Saratoga Spgs
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $218K (FY2013) to $178K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $439KNet assets $252K
Operating margin
-23.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$691K
Total liabilities
$439K
Net assets
$252K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,847▼29.5% | $220,036▼16.2% | $252,434▼14.3% | $691,197▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $252,379▲24.2% | $262,673▲11.6% | $294,623▼3.4% | $732,073▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $203,184▲16.2% | $235,291▼6.2% | $304,917▼9.5% | $761,298▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $174,785▼15.9% | $250,953▲29.3% | $337,024▼18.4% | $818,317▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $207,729▲25.6% | $194,042▼3.0% | $413,192▲3.4% | $804,155▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $165,451▼23.5% | $200,072▼8.5% | $399,505▼7.9% | $827,096▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $216,349▼0.7% | $218,545▼8.1% | $433,975▼5.3% | $836,693▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $217,920 | $237,835▲1.0% | $458,251▼4.2% | $959,744▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $235,440 | $478,166 | $997,148 | 990 |
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Grants received · $56K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $56K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $18,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $19,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $18,500 |
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 14-0499789, based in Saratoga Spgs, 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 14-0499789.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $177,847 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 14-0499789) 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.