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 Kirkwood, New York, registered in 1951, with $83,225 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 397, Kirkwood, NY, 13795 EIN 15-0243065 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$83K
▼ 11.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$119K
Net assets
$230K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -43% 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: 23 mo reserves · -43% margin earns a D 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $94K (FY2013) to $83K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6,577Net assets $230K
Operating margin
-42.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$237K
Total liabilities
$6,577
Net assets
$230K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,225▼11.8% | $118,612▲22.9% | $230,244▼13.3% | $236,821▼14.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $94,409▼13.1% | $96,490▼5.0% | $265,631▼0.8% | $277,392▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $108,642▲69.1% | $101,589▲27.6% | $267,712▲2.7% | $276,739▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $64,253▼30.9% | $79,585▼16.8% | $260,659▼5.6% | $268,525▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $93,011▼10.4% | $95,710▼3.9% | $275,990▼1.0% | $292,164▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $103,789▲23.9% | $99,609 | $278,689▲1.5% | $301,542▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $83,746▲6.1% | $99,571▲0.4% | $274,509▼5.5% | $302,889▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,906▼4.1% | $99,217▲11.2% | $290,334▼6.5% | $312,209▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $82,252▲22.5% | $89,212▼2.0% | $310,645▼2.2% | $322,894▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $67,140▼28.7% | $91,043▼15.2% | $317,605▼7.0% | $333,930▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $94,133 | $107,399▲26.3% | $341,508▼3.3% | $356,298▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $85,021▼31.5% | $353,266▼5.8% | $368,829▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $124,172▲30.8% | $374,854▼9.0% | $389,360▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $94,967 | $411,953 | $413,011 | 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 · $21K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $21K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 15-0243065, based in Kirkwood, 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 15-0243065.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $83,225 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 15-0243065) 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.