Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)Membership
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Esperance, New York, registered in 1951, with $97,363 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 169, Esperance, NY, 12066 EIN 14-1585438 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$97K
▲ 76.4% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$87K
Net assets
$150K
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 rating21 mo reserves · +11% 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: 21 mo reserves · +11% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 169, Esperance, NY, 12066
- City
- Esperance
- State
- New York
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41K (FY2010) to $97K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $150K
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$170K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$150K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,363▲76.4% | $86,644▲9.1% | $150,057▲7.7% | $170,032▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $55,202▲143% | $79,432▲22.1% | $139,338▼14.8% | $164,576▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $22,758▼74.3% | $65,068▼31.1% | $163,568▼20.6% | $184,344▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $88,616▲110% | $94,459▲14.7% | $205,878▼2.8% | $223,494▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,115▼51.4% | $82,365▲49.2% | $211,721▼16.0% | $225,445▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,734▲0.4% | $55,217▲37.7% | $251,971▲14.3% | $263,721▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,363▲2.4% | $40,091▼8.2% | $220,454▲26.6% | $234,375▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $84,363▲74.5% | $43,666▲27.1% | $174,182▲38.9% | $187,247▲48.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | $48,333▲15.6% | $34,367▼2.5% | $125,417▲11.9% | $126,135▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $41,819▲1.2% | $35,250▲5.7% | $112,125▼6.9% | $120,460▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $41,333 | $33,338 | $120,412 | $126,022 | 990EZ |
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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
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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 14-1585438, based in Esperance, New York.
- 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 14-1585438.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $97,363 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 14-1585438) 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.