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 Brewster, New York, registered in 1951, with $247,093 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 376, Brewster, NY, 10509 EIN 14-1442878 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$247K
▼ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$238K
Net assets
$436K
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
★★★★
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 rating22 mo reserves · +4% 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: 22 mo reserves · +4% 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 →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $175K (FY2013) to $247K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $195KNet assets $436K
Operating margin
3.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$630K
Total liabilities
$195K
Net assets
$436K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $247,093▼0.1% | $237,882▲17.9% | $435,563▲8.1% | $630,184▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $247,263▲3.8% | $201,816▼10.6% | $403,027▲7.8% | $633,982▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $238,295▲20.6% | $225,839▼0.8% | $373,981▲3.0% | $627,504▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $197,638▼43.9% | $227,587▼33.3% | $363,069▲3.1% | $611,745▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $352,323▲21.2% | $341,012▲17.3% | $352,312▼0.1% | $605,340▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $290,796▲27.5% | $290,767▲26.8% | $352,786▲8.7% | $628,158▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $228,137▲4.4% | $229,338▲12.5% | $324,476▼0.4% | $602,850▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $218,591▲15.6% | $203,865▲3.1% | $325,677▲4.7% | $678,767▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $189,091▲1.1% | $197,697▲16.2% | $310,952▼2.7% | $598,361▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $187,114▲6.8% | $170,170▲1.8% | $319,558▲5.6% | $616,270▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $175,264 | $167,178▲3.5% | $302,614▲2.7% | $599,144▲77.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $161,492▲15.1% | $294,528▲8.2% | $338,185▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $140,329▼3.0% | $272,157▲8.0% | $307,774▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $144,684 | $252,039 | $293,175 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
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 14-1442878, based in Brewster, 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 14-1442878.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $247,093 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 14-1442878) 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.