Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Ballston Spa, New York, registered in 1951, with $175,725 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10 Hamilton St, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020 EIN 14-1627245 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$176K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$136K
Net assets
$403K
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 rating36 mo reserves · +23% 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: 36 mo reserves · +23% 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
- 10 Hamilton St, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020
- City
- Ballston Spa
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $112K (FY2015) to $176K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $403K
Operating margin
22.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$418K
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$403K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $175,725▲13.0% | $135,935▼4.7% | $403,262▲10.9% | $417,762▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $155,451▼11.8% | $142,572▼2.4% | $363,472▲3.7% | $378,973▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $176,262▲41.2% | $146,091▲32.7% | $350,593▲9.4% | $364,668▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $124,851▲59.2% | $110,080▲39.6% | $320,423▲4.8% | $333,056▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $78,421▼5.7% | $78,849▲21.7% | $305,652▼4.4% | $319,546▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $83,189▼9.9% | $64,783▲21.0% | $319,747▲6.1% | $341,476▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $92,315▼2.5% | $53,539▲8.9% | $301,341▲14.8% | $324,119▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $94,710▼15.7% | $49,141▼26.3% | $262,565▲21.0% | $273,490▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $112,343 | $66,667▲2.3% | $216,996▲36.4% | $240,648▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $65,155▼25.7% | $159,113▲5.3% | $220,452▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $87,728▼8.3% | $151,131▲17.1% | $220,785▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $95,678 | $129,032 | $196,967 | 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 14-1627245, based in Ballston Spa, 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 14-1627245.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $175,725 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 14-1627245) 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.