Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Lockport, New York, registered in 1951, with $291,426 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6791 N Canal Rd, Lockport, NY, 14094 EIN 16-0348421 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$291K
▲ 23.1% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$260K
Net assets
$409K
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+
★★★★
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 rating19 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: 19 mo reserves · +11% 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 →
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
- Address
- 6791 N Canal Rd, Lockport, NY, 14094
- City
- Lockport
- State
- New York
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $185K (FY2013) to $291K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39KNet assets $409K
Operating margin
10.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$448K
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$409K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $291,426▲23.1% | $260,468▲10.2% | $408,881▲8.2% | $447,752▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $236,802▲31.1% | $236,269▲18.7% | $377,923▲0.1% | $420,524▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $180,648▲44.6% | $199,032▲43.6% | $377,390▼4.6% | $417,140▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $124,963▲108% | $138,605▲20.2% | $395,774▼3.3% | $421,488▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,205▼71.1% | $115,337▼33.4% | $409,416▼11.9% | $443,371▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $208,295▼0.4% | $173,132▼15.8% | $464,548▲8.2% | $481,543▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $209,202▲21.2% | $205,522▲27.8% | $429,385▲0.9% | $466,415▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $172,604▲16.4% | $160,812▼1.1% | $425,705▲2.8% | $461,017▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $148,286▲7.5% | $162,567▲0.6% | $413,913▼3.3% | $457,558▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $137,988▼39.6% | $161,641▼30.1% | $428,194▼5.2% | $470,301▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $228,617▲23.7% | $231,171▲12.2% | $451,847▼0.6% | $508,011▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $184,878 | $205,982▼3.6% | $454,401▼4.4% | $494,261▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $213,591▲2.9% | $475,505▲4.1% | $514,321▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $207,477▲5.6% | $456,792▼4.1% | $496,671▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $196,456 | $476,104 | $509,891 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $11,000 |
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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 16-0348421, based in Lockport, 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 16-0348421.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $291,426 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 16-0348421) 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.