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 Oneida, New York, registered in 1972, with $55,899 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
191 Main St, Oneida, NY, 13421 EIN 15-0243110 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$56K
Net assets
$144K
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 rating31 mo reserves · +0% 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: 31 mo reserves · +0% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41K (FY2015) to $56K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,040Net assets $144K
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$152K
Total liabilities
$8,040
Net assets
$144K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,899▲18.4% | $55,772▼14.2% | $143,502▲0.1% | $151,542▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $47,208▼26.0% | $65,028▲16.5% | $143,375▼11.1% | $154,040▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $63,757▲40.1% | $55,796▲28.7% | $161,195▲5.2% | $173,170▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $45,511▲86.6% | $43,362▲16.4% | $153,234▲1.4% | $161,712▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,395▼21.6% | $37,238▼8.4% | $151,085▼6.1% | $151,556▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,133▼26.4% | $40,662▲4.4% | $160,869▼5.6% | $161,123▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,298▲57.6% | $38,945▲19.5% | $170,398▲2.0% | $171,046▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,834▼14.0% | $32,596▲5.3% | $167,045▼3.3% | $167,604▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $31,209▼24.7% | $30,941▼12.1% | $172,807▲0.2% | $173,292▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $41,443 | $35,198 | $172,539 | $173,517 | 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 · $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 | 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 15-0243110, based in Oneida, 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 15-0243110.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $55,899 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 15-0243110) 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.