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 Newburgh, New York, registered in 1951, with $170,826 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
356 Washington St, Newburgh, NY, 12550 EIN 14-0926555 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$171K
▼ 9.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$171K
Net assets
$297K
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 rating21 mo reserves · -0% 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: 21 mo reserves · -0% 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 $47K (FY2012) to $171K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $297K
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$312K
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$297K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,826▼9.0% | $171,188▲5.4% | $296,780▼0.1% | $312,068▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $187,683▲22.7% | $162,478▼3.6% | $297,142▲9.3% | $318,402▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $153,014▲10.0% | $168,592▲18.9% | $271,937▼5.4% | $294,305▼5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $139,108▲12.3% | $141,740▲12.5% | $287,515▼0.9% | $309,846▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $123,865▼21.7% | $126,033▼21.2% | $290,147▼0.7% | $306,495▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $158,257▲21.3% | $159,840▲33.1% | $292,315▼3.6% | $309,885▼7.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $130,477▲34.6% | $120,100▲29.8% | $303,138▲3.5% | $335,085▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $96,908▼35.7% | $92,516▼38.5% | $292,761▲1.5% | $334,215▲9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $150,797▲38.7% | $150,507▲27.2% | $288,369▲0.1% | $306,384▼2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $108,691▼10.6% | $118,297▲17.2% | $288,079▼3.2% | $314,203▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $121,646▼1.3% | $100,943▼11.8% | $297,685▲7.5% | $315,900▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $123,233▲162% | $114,477▲42.5% | $276,982▲3.3% | $292,046▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $47,021 | $80,317 | $268,226 | $284,564 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 14-0926555, based in Newburgh, 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 14-0926555.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $170,826 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 14-0926555) 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.