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 Catskill, New York, registered in 1951, with $211,043 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 417, Catskill, NY, 12414 EIN 14-0553627 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$211K
▲ 30.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$198K
Net assets
$890K
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 rating54 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: 54 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $105K (FY2013) to $211K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $890K
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$909K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$890K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,043▲30.7% | $197,586▲12.6% | $890,229▲1.6% | $908,770▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $161,522▼5.7% | $175,480▲3.7% | $876,384▲0.3% | $898,157▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $171,283▲33.3% | $169,159▲10.7% | $873,473▼3.4% | $895,865▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $128,526▲29.4% | $152,754▲19.1% | $904,282▲0.4% | $925,354▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,355▼27.6% | $128,213▼13.0% | $900,499▲4.0% | $918,790▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $137,244▲5.4% | $147,304▲16.8% | $865,832▼5.9% | $880,856▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $130,259▲24.4% | $126,071▼2.8% | $920,503▼0.9% | $933,827▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $104,711▼2.6% | $129,642▲6.8% | $928,648▼3.4% | $947,728▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $107,550▼9.0% | $121,430▼15.9% | $961,791▼5.6% | $982,159▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $118,123▲13.0% | $144,388▲7.6% | $1,018,383▼2.3% | $1,043,651▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $104,556 | $134,201▲17.7% | $1,041,955▼2.4% | $1,063,733▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $113,994▲2.1% | $1,067,449▼2.4% | $1,090,424▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $111,695▼11.1% | $1,093,295▼0.1% | $1,114,738▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $125,600 | $1,094,188 | $1,116,573 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 14-0553627, based in Catskill, 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 14-0553627.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $211,043 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 14-0553627) 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.