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 Watkins Glen, New York, registered in 1972, with $198,835 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
300 N Madison Ave, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891 EIN 15-0243180 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$199K
▼ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$218K
Net assets
$702K
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
—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 rating39 mo reserves · -10% 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: 39 mo reserves · -10% 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 →
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
- Address
- 300 N Madison Ave, Watkins Glen, NY, 14891
- City
- Watkins Glen
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $223K (FY2014) to $199K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $702K
Operating margin
-9.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$714K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$702K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,835▼6.7% | $217,997▲21.1% | $702,285▼2.7% | $713,620▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $213,016▲29.6% | $180,018▲6.4% | $721,447▲4.8% | $741,965▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $164,315▼24.1% | $169,132▲10.2% | $688,449▼0.7% | $703,713▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $216,584▲62.6% | $153,418▲27.3% | $693,266▲10.0% | $711,471▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $133,179▲0.6% | $120,529▼19.5% | $630,100▲2.0% | $642,291▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $132,331▼16.1% | $149,722▲1.8% | $617,450▼2.7% | $629,067▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $157,648▲22.4% | $147,046▲18.9% | $634,841▲1.7% | $649,944▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $128,826▼33.5% | $123,669▼28.8% | $624,239▲0.8% | $639,942▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $193,800▼3.6% | $173,573▼10.9% | $619,082▲3.4% | $633,501▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $200,956▼10.1% | $194,899▼14.8% | $598,855▲1.0% | $598,855▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $223,444 | $228,695 | $592,798 | $592,798 | 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 · $18K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 15-0243180, based in Watkins Glen, 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 15-0243180.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $198,835 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 15-0243180) 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.