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 Oneonta, New York, registered in 1951, with $111,437 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
84 Chestnut St, Oneonta, NY, 13820 EIN 15-0243120 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$111K
▲ 28.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$89K
Net assets
$108K
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 rating15 mo reserves · +20% 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: 15 mo reserves · +20% 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 declined from $206K (FY2014) to $111K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $112KNet assets $108K
Operating margin
20.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$220K
Total liabilities
$112K
Net assets
$108K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $111,437▲28.0% | $88,638▲5.1% | $108,120▲26.7% | $220,111▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $87,043▲74.7% | $84,331▲2.6% | $85,321▲3.3% | $224,468▼3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $49,830▲44.5% | $82,217▲8.8% | $82,609▼28.2% | $232,034▼12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $34,490▼73.2% | $75,539▼68.2% | $114,996▼26.3% | $265,379▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $128,558▼12.7% | $237,841▲2.9% | $156,045▼76.8% | $240,657▼65.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $147,332▼23.6% | $231,088▲14.8% | $673,900▼9.1% | $691,676▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $192,722▲11.2% | $201,325▲10.4% | $741,763▼3.0% | $760,413▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $173,290▼11.8% | $182,360▲10.4% | $764,916▲0.2% | $791,865 | 990 |
| 2015 | $196,447▼4.9% | $165,139▼31.5% | $763,210▲3.5% | $791,708▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $206,484 | $240,909 | $737,680 | $775,863 | 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 · $19K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 15-0243120, based in Oneonta, 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 15-0243120.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $111,437 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 15-0243120) 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.