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 Corning, New York, registered in 1951, with $167,210 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
148 Walnut St, Corning, NY, 14830 EIN 16-0348360 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$167K
▼ 9.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$185K
Net assets
$703K
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 rating46 mo reserves · -11% 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: 46 mo reserves · -11% 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 →
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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $107K (FY2013) to $167K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $703K
Operating margin
-10.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$738K
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$703K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,210▼9.0% | $185,398▲10.9% | $703,234▼0.7% | $738,106▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $183,678▲11.4% | $167,225▲9.0% | $708,055▲7.3% | $752,871▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $164,927▼11.8% | $153,460▲1.5% | $659,667▼6.3% | $720,408▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $186,915▲6.8% | $151,265▲16.4% | $703,736▲2.6% | $768,445▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $175,030▲14.5% | $129,936▼11.0% | $686,009▲27.9% | $808,513▲46.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $152,805▼40.3% | $146,034▼30.1% | $536,298▼8.4% | $550,886▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,029▲31.6% | $208,787▲17.3% | $585,627▲8.8% | $604,254▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $194,541▲1.2% | $178,066▲19.3% | $538,386▲2.9% | $560,802▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $192,280▲91.4% | $149,315▼2.1% | $523,411▲8.9% | $542,695▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $100,460▼18.8% | $152,474▲18.0% | $480,447▼9.8% | $498,795▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,727▲15.3% | $129,242▲3.9% | $532,461▼1.0% | $550,211▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $107,314 | $124,396▼6.2% | $537,976▼7.5% | $550,952▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $132,616 | $581,618 | $595,389 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| 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 16-0348360, based in Corning, 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 16-0348360.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $167,210 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 16-0348360) 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.