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 Massena, New York, registered in 1951, with $283,832 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20 Bowers St, Massena, NY, 13662 EIN 15-0512149 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$284K
▼ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$261K
Net assets
$196K
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
★★★★
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 rating9 mo reserves · +8% 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: 9 mo reserves · +8% 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 →
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 $227K (FY2013) to $284K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51KNet assets $196K
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$247K
Total liabilities
$51K
Net assets
$196K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $283,832▼0.1% | $261,149▼18.4% | $196,305▲13.1% | $246,995▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $284,050 | $320,019▲4.7% | $173,642▼17.2% | $246,172▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $284,142▲5.9% | $305,689▲2.7% | $209,606▼9.9% | $288,166▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $268,197▲33.7% | $297,688▲17.7% | $232,535▼11.3% | $286,693▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $200,552▼29.6% | $252,898▼5.3% | $262,026▼6.8% | $308,677▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $284,779▲13.5% | $267,176▼3.9% | $281,139▲6.7% | $317,033▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $250,939▼11.8% | $278,048▲11.7% | $263,536▼9.3% | $300,508▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $284,466▲19.8% | $248,869▲5.2% | $290,645▲14.0% | $321,598▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $237,549▲13.5% | $236,502▲2.7% | $255,048▲0.4% | $302,378▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $209,225▼10.7% | $230,239▲1.6% | $254,001▼7.6% | $291,812▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $234,413▲3.0% | $226,610▼2.8% | $275,015▲2.9% | $313,530▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $227,477 | $233,139▲1.9% | $267,212▼2.1% | $282,407▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $228,804▲3.6% | $272,874▼7.4% | $304,726▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $220,912 | $294,747 | $333,979 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 15-0512149, based in Massena, 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 15-0512149.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $283,832 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 15-0512149) 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.