Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Schenectady, New York, registered in 1951, with $85,571 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
176 Sacandaga Rd, Schenectady, NY, 12302 EIN 14-1739623 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$86K
▲ 1.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$66K
Net assets
$224K
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 rating41 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: 41 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
- 176 Sacandaga Rd, Schenectady, NY, 12302
- City
- Schenectady
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69K (FY2013) to $86K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $224K
Operating margin
22.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$237K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$224K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,571▲1.3% | $66,255▲1.6% | $223,867▲9.4% | $237,154▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $84,452▼14.3% | $65,204▲0.7% | $204,551▲10.4% | $227,833▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $98,566▲30.8% | $64,750▲7.3% | $185,303▲22.3% | $219,790▲13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $75,383▲36.8% | $60,317▲7.8% | $151,480▲11.0% | $194,156▲3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $55,105▼22.9% | $55,931▼17.6% | $136,414▼3.0% | $187,611▼5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $71,431▼3.3% | $67,910▲38.7% | $140,639▲2.6% | $198,881▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $73,856▼2.1% | $48,949▼38.7% | $137,118▲22.2% | $212,088▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $75,419▲8.5% | $79,904▲7.8% | $112,211▼3.8% | $194,814▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,485▲1.4% | $74,149▲21.4% | $116,696▼3.8% | $197,087▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,528 | $61,075▼9.1% | $121,360▲6.5% | $208,451▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,544 | $67,176▲0.4% | $113,907▲1.2% | $206,678▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,889 | $112,539 | $210,933 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 14-1739623, based in Schenectady, 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 14-1739623.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $85,571 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 14-1739623) 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.