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 Watervliet, New York, registered in 1951, with $368,132 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
501 4th Ave, Watervliet, NY, 12189 EIN 14-1161703 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$368K
▲ 6.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$413K
Net assets
$1.7M
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 rating50 mo reserves · -12% 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: 50 mo reserves · -12% 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
- 501 4th Ave, Watervliet, NY, 12189
- City
- Watervliet
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $183K (FY2013) to $368K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $102KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-12.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$102K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,132▲6.0% | $413,193▲2.6% | $1,713,689▼2.2% | $1,815,486▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $347,177▲8.5% | $402,869▼11.4% | $1,753,111▲4.6% | $1,816,514▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $320,025▲20.6% | $454,620▲87.6% | $1,676,339▲165% | $1,781,103▲155% | 990 |
| 2021 | $265,260▲62.6% | $242,273▲39.4% | $633,549▲6.7% | $699,838▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $163,160▼28.4% | $173,790▼32.1% | $593,512▲19.2% | $624,835▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $227,977▼8.0% | $255,894▲15.0% | $497,928▼7.4% | $522,507▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $247,702▲4.8% | $222,511▼4.1% | $537,616▲3.7% | $572,304▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $236,367▼7.7% | $232,129▲1.4% | $518,312▲0.8% | $552,653▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $256,044▲2.1% | $229,035▼2.9% | $514,074▲5.5% | $550,491▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $250,798▼0.1% | $235,784▼2.7% | $487,065▲3.2% | $520,749▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $251,053▲37.4% | $242,391▲23.4% | $472,051▲1.9% | $515,801▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $182,704 | $196,371▼14.5% | $463,389▼2.9% | $495,775▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $229,669▲9.2% | $477,056▼10.4% | $499,735▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $210,233▲9.3% | $532,227▼3.8% | $559,804▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $192,271▲13.7% | $553,295▼4.7% | $595,061▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $169,073 | $580,278 | $622,475 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
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 14-1161703, based in Watervliet, 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 14-1161703.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $368,132 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 14-1161703) 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.