Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
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 Bath, New York, registered in 1951, with $324,539 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 607, Bath, NY, 14810 EIN 16-0348423 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▲ 28.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$285K
Net assets
$569K
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 rating24 mo reserves · +12% 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: 24 mo reserves · +12% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $208K (FY2013) to $325K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $569K
Operating margin
12.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$582K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$569K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,539▲28.2% | $285,395▲11.5% | $568,730▲7.4% | $582,470▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $253,142▲16.3% | $256,063▼5.7% | $529,586▼0.5% | $534,618▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $217,659▼11.6% | $271,631▲15.8% | $532,507▼9.2% | $545,011▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $246,316▼1.9% | $234,487▲11.0% | $586,479▲2.1% | $593,990▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $250,960▼15.6% | $211,265▼26.0% | $574,650▲7.4% | $579,044▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $297,284▲9.3% | $285,333▲9.7% | $534,955▲2.3% | $542,004▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $271,890▼1.7% | $260,032▲1.0% | $523,004▲2.3% | $539,263▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $276,661▼6.8% | $257,370▲2.4% | $511,146▲3.9% | $524,930▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $296,991▲11.5% | $251,430▼4.9% | $491,855▲10.2% | $504,115▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $266,361▲6.4% | $264,396▲2.5% | $446,295▲0.4% | $457,681▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $250,328▲20.5% | $257,895▲24.6% | $444,330▼1.7% | $458,302▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $207,800 | $206,907▼12.0% | $451,897▲0.2% | $469,126▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $235,239▲3.3% | $451,004▼1.1% | $465,758▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $227,810▲0.8% | $456,150▼0.6% | $467,734▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $225,960 | $459,130 | $473,526 | 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 · $6,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,500 |
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 16-0348423, based in Bath, 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 16-0348423.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $324,539 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 16-0348423) 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.