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 Amsterdam, New York, registered in 1951, with $287,409 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 101, Amsterdam, NY, 12010 EIN 14-1412620 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$287K
▲ 150.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$115K
Net assets
$1.9M
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.
B
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating202 mo reserves · +60% 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: 202 mo reserves · +60% margin earns a B+ 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93K (FY2013) to $287K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,516Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
59.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$9,516
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,409▲151% | $115,306▲9.0% | $1,943,778▲9.7% | $1,953,294▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,696▼41.2% | $105,813▲26.4% | $1,771,675▲1.4% | $1,782,916▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,028▲157% | $83,739▼25.4% | $1,747,088▲5.0% | $1,758,484▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $75,825▼82.2% | $112,228▼77.2% | $1,664,019▼7.7% | $1,670,461▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $426,440▲311% | $491,442▲301% | $1,803,167▲288% | $1,810,083▲281% | 990 |
| 2019 | $103,850▲4.4% | $122,441▲22.4% | $464,459▼3.8% | $475,285▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $99,431▲14.9% | $100,049▲10.6% | $483,050▼7.2% | $493,019▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,572▲53.0% | $90,420▲40.8% | $520,630▼0.7% | $528,768▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,601▼45.6% | $64,199▼30.5% | $524,478▼1.4% | $530,217▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $104,062▲12.1% | $92,311▼5.2% | $532,076▲2.3% | $542,734▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $92,821 | $97,409▲15.4% | $520,325▼0.9% | $525,000▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $84,386 | $524,913 | $535,422 | 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 14-1412620, based in Amsterdam, 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 14-1412620.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $287,409 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 14-1412620) 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.