Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Keeseville, New York, registered in 1951, with $244,346 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 548, Keeseville, NY, 12944 EIN 14-1438747 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$244K
▲ 9.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$229K
Net assets
$77K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
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 rating4 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: 4 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 →
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 →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 548, Keeseville, NY, 12944
- City
- Keeseville
- State
- New York
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $143K (FY2013) to $244K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $70KNet assets $77K
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$148K
Total liabilities
$70K
Net assets
$77K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,346▲9.8% | $229,422▲16.3% | $77,455▲23.6% | $147,921▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $222,488▲8.5% | $197,212▼3.9% | $62,641▲67.6% | $114,531▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $205,088▲44.0% | $205,113▲37.4% | $37,365▼0.1% | $88,265▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $142,415▲19.5% | $149,308▲13.9% | $37,390▼15.6% | $98,579▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,190▼23.5% | $131,107▼22.8% | $44,283▼21.2% | $71,152▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $155,750▲10.0% | $169,724▲18.8% | $56,199▼36.5% | $77,507▼32.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $141,579▼0.6% | $142,824▼1.5% | $88,562▼1.4% | $114,901▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $142,500 | $144,955▲14.2% | $89,807▼2.7% | $111,671▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $126,979▲20.7% | $92,262▲26.5% | $117,781▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $105,169▼8.3% | $72,916▲36.5% | $99,613▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $114,659 | $53,419 | $97,302 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 14-1438747, based in Keeseville, 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 14-1438747.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $244,346 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).
More nonprofits in Keeseville
Explore more
Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 14-1438747) 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.