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 Utica, New York, registered in 1951, with $163,020 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1315 Champlin Ave, Utica, NY, 13502 EIN 15-0243172 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$163K
▼ 24.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$221K
Net assets
$529K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -35% 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: 29 mo reserves · -35% margin earns a D 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 grew from $68K (FY2013) to $163K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $529K
Operating margin
-35.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$529K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$529K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $163,020▼24.9% | $220,760▲0.3% | $529,151▼4.8% | $529,151▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $216,979▼12.1% | $220,090▲0.1% | $555,587▼0.1% | $555,587▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $246,923▲15.1% | $219,944▲19.0% | $556,400▲5.4% | $572,529▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $214,466▲40.9% | $184,878▲9.6% | $527,889▲5.9% | $544,538▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $152,232▼6.8% | $168,698▼2.9% | $498,301▼3.2% | $505,961▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $163,347▼2.7% | $173,653▼8.6% | $514,767▼8.2% | $516,111▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $167,910▲409% | $189,991▲180% | $561,046▼3.8% | $592,156▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,960▼47.2% | $67,952▼5.8% | $583,127▼5.7% | $628,612▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,376▼8.5% | $72,128▲7.3% | $618,119▼1.6% | $685,046▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,171 | $67,242▲18.5% | $627,871▲0.1% | $701,512▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,749 | $626,942 | $721,063 | 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 | $8,000 |
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 15-0243172, based in Utica, 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 15-0243172.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $163,020 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 15-0243172) 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.