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 Kinderhook, New York, registered in 1951, with $275,265 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 514, Kinderhook, NY, 12106 EIN 14-1579117 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$275K
▲ 17.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$210K
Net assets
$447K
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 rating25 mo reserves · +24% 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: 25 mo reserves · +24% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 514, Kinderhook, NY, 12106
- City
- Kinderhook
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $260K (FY2013) to $275K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $447K
Operating margin
23.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$472K
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$447K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,265▲17.9% | $210,397▲7.0% | $446,917▲18.4% | $471,928▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $233,399▲19.4% | $196,655▲1.6% | $377,588▲14.7% | $400,675▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,542▲4.1% | $193,552▲6.5% | $329,164▼3.5% | $350,469▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $187,794▲22.4% | $181,798▲21.7% | $340,989▲2.9% | $359,871▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $153,437▼11.7% | $149,332▼16.8% | $331,367▲6.8% | $344,716▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $173,782▲11.5% | $179,432▲2.8% | $310,253▼1.6% | $320,864▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $155,886▼2.1% | $174,503▲10.9% | $315,189▼5.3% | $330,308▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $159,158▲5.1% | $157,340▲2.5% | $332,698▲0.7% | $346,857▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $151,393▼12.1% | $153,520▼3.9% | $330,513▼0.6% | $344,287▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $172,295▲6.7% | $159,682▼9.7% | $332,445▲3.9% | $348,948▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,538▼38.0% | $176,892▼9.7% | $319,834▼4.6% | $336,143▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $260,493 | $195,855▲16.7% | $335,188▲23.9% | $352,527▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $167,786▼12.4% | $270,550▲2.5% | $288,920▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $191,639▲8.4% | $264,080▼6.0% | $281,568▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $176,781 | $280,889 | $293,815 | 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 14-1579117, based in Kinderhook, 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 14-1579117.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $275,265 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 14-1579117) 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.