Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Rome, New York, registered in 1951, with $164,339 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
126 W Liberty St, Rome, NY, 13440 EIN 15-0243140 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$164K
▼ 2.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$234K
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+
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -6% 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 · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 $182K (FY2013) to $164K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $590KNet assets $234K
Operating margin
-6.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$824K
Total liabilities
$590K
Net assets
$234K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,339▼2.6% | $174,161▼7.8% | $233,952▼4.0% | $824,368▲157% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,799▼13.6% | $188,905▼8.2% | $243,774▼7.6% | $320,747▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,358▼24.1% | $205,718▲51.2% | $263,880▼3.8% | $333,910▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $257,339▲78.5% | $136,083▲27.6% | $274,240▲62.9% | $310,670▲54.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $144,128▼21.5% | $106,683▼35.6% | $168,364▲18.6% | $201,348▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $183,571▲16.2% | $165,696▼15.7% | $141,903▲22.3% | $174,738▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $158,011▼23.9% | $196,534▲14.2% | $115,999▲3.4% | $145,480▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $207,556▲14.3% | $172,166▼12.5% | $112,212▲46.1% | $176,898▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $181,586 | $196,783▲0.2% | $76,822▼16.5% | $142,417▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $196,481 | $92,019 | $162,868 | 990 |
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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 15-0243140, based in Rome, 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 15-0243140.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $164,339 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 15-0243140) 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.