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 Hornell, New York, registered in 1951, with $232,272 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
60 Broadway Mall, Hornell, NY, 14843 EIN 16-0348424 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$232K
▲ 2.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$202K
Net assets
$241K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +13% 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: 14 mo reserves · +13% 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 $135K (FY2009) to $232K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $37KNet assets $241K
Operating margin
13.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$277K
Total liabilities
$37K
Net assets
$241K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,272▲2.2% | $201,558▼7.6% | $240,711▲14.6% | $277,356▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $227,274▲34.7% | $218,071▲26.1% | $209,997▲4.6% | $248,067▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $168,753▲0.6% | $172,879▲14.0% | $200,794▼2.0% | $227,731▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,783▲2.1% | $151,642▼1.8% | $204,920▲8.6% | $228,681▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $164,262▼9.1% | $154,416▼17.2% | $188,779▲5.5% | $209,212▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $180,634▲5.6% | $186,422▲12.3% | $178,933▼3.1% | $200,637▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,117▲218% | $165,987▲161% | $184,721▲2.9% | $221,770▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,774▼48.7% | $63,522▼6.6% | $179,591▼4.7% | $213,594▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $104,762▲64.8% | $68,029▲20.6% | $188,519▲55.1% | $194,182▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $63,571▼9.7% | $56,430▼19.4% | $121,536▼17.3% | $150,171▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,399▼2.5% | $70,048▼0.3% | $147,019▲2.2% | $182,037▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $72,200 | $70,290▼27.5% | $143,909▲9.2% | $158,730▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $96,948▲3.7% | $131,766▼6.8% | $145,366▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $93,498▼10.6% | $141,361▼14.7% | $162,219▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $104,618▲3.1% | $165,684▲3.8% | $180,362▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | $134,986 | $101,470 | $159,670 | $167,199 | 990EZ |
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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 16-0348424, based in Hornell, 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 16-0348424.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $232,272 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 16-0348424) 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.