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 Oswego, New York, registered in 1951, with $267,566 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
132 W 5th St, Oswego, NY, 13126 EIN 15-0243130 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$268K
▼ 17.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$229K
Net assets
$808K
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 rating42 mo reserves · +15% 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: 42 mo reserves · +15% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $345K (FY2013) to $268K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $71KNet assets $808K
Operating margin
14.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$879K
Total liabilities
$71K
Net assets
$808K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,566▼17.6% | $228,530▼13.9% | $808,136▲5.0% | $878,699▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $324,570▲3.4% | $265,285▲10.5% | $769,755▲8.2% | $843,263▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $314,031▲14.0% | $240,079▲28.8% | $711,479▲10.4% | $772,445▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $275,422▲126% | $186,422▲77.2% | $644,364▲15.5% | $694,356▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $121,655▼58.3% | $105,180▼46.8% | $557,662▲5.0% | $604,076▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $291,661▲38.3% | $197,749▲11.7% | $531,341▲19.9% | $586,806▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $210,887▲41.0% | $177,016▲22.3% | $443,011▲8.7% | $508,669▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $149,540▼10.3% | $144,706▼3.6% | $407,377▲1.7% | $484,245▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,638▼33.3% | $150,163▼28.7% | $400,601▲6.7% | $489,710▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $249,886▼17.5% | $210,516▼17.8% | $375,452▲10.5% | $466,528▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $302,951▼12.1% | $256,001▼27.2% | $339,832▲16.0% | $444,443▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $344,757 | $351,695 | $292,882 | $406,406 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 15-0243130, based in Oswego, 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 15-0243130.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $267,566 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 15-0243130) 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.