Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Owego, New York, registered in 1951, with $164,216 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 6223 Front St, Owego, NY, 13827 EIN 15-0243135 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$164K
▼ 29.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$141K
Net assets
$191K
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 rating16 mo reserves · +14% 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: 16 mo reserves · +14% 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $143K (FY2013) to $164K (FY2022) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $136KNet assets $191K
Operating margin
14.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$327K
Total liabilities
$136K
Net assets
$191K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $164,216▼29.9% | $141,022▼3.0% | $191,304▼29.8% | $326,853▲16.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $234,203▲106% | $145,416▲30.3% | $272,384▲108% | $280,701▲47.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,552▼6.3% | $111,580▼1.2% | $130,698▼2.9% | $190,588▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $121,177▼8.6% | $112,942▼1.3% | $134,629▼1.0% | $186,550▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $132,587▲2.3% | $114,480▼2.0% | $136,057▲13.6% | $180,921▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $129,631▼2.2% | $116,805▼4.6% | $119,746▲11.7% | $164,640▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $132,487▼7.5% | $122,401▲0.1% | $107,229▲7.1% | $152,700▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $143,209 | $122,329 | $100,088 | $144,726 | 990EZ |
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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 15-0243135, based in Owego, New York.
- 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 15-0243135.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $164,216 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 15-0243135) 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.