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 Watertown, New York, registered in 1972, with $382,429 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
728 Bradley St, Watertown, NY, 13601 EIN 15-0243175 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$382K
▼ 11.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$434K
Net assets
$609K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -13% 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: 17 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 $383K (FY2013) to $382K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $88KNet assets $609K
Operating margin
-13.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$697K
Total liabilities
$88K
Net assets
$609K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,429▼11.5% | $433,756▼16.9% | $609,129▼3.4% | $697,444▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $431,909▼28.7% | $521,885▼24.7% | $630,280▼11.6% | $710,629▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $606,024▲26.3% | $693,476▲45.8% | $713,099▼10.8% | $795,242▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $479,748▲70.7% | $475,763▲71.9% | $799,333▼0.2% | $847,937▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $281,010▼0.6% | $276,826▼29.9% | $801,329▲0.5% | $825,241▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $282,689▲3.0% | $395,008▲0.7% | $797,145▼12.4% | $852,857▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $274,373▼68.7% | $392,308▲2.0% | $909,464▼11.5% | $966,841▼33.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $875,298▲174% | $384,613▲19.6% | $1,027,399▲91.4% | $1,463,048▲85.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $319,870▲0.7% | $321,703▼6.5% | $536,714▼0.3% | $790,806▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $317,611▲0.8% | $344,025▲6.7% | $538,547▼4.7% | $835,808▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $315,035▼17.7% | $322,520▼6.6% | $564,961▼1.3% | $880,079▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $382,620 | $345,384▲1.0% | $572,446▲7.0% | $917,117▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $341,904▲21.1% | $535,210▲12.6% | $952,598▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $282,366▼5.1% | $475,528▲9.7% | $946,224▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $297,692▲32.0% | $433,532▲0.3% | $916,265▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $225,519 | $432,173 | $952,163 | 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 15-0243175, based in Watertown, 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 15-0243175.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $382,429 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 15-0243175) 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.