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 Niagara Falls, New York, registered in 1951, with $140,699 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7710 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304 EIN 16-0348425 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$141K
▲ 22.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$114K
Net assets
$528K
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 rating55 mo reserves · +19% 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: 55 mo reserves · +19% 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
- 7710 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, 14304
- City
- Niagara Falls
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $149K (FY2013) to $141K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4,625Net assets $528K
Operating margin
18.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$533K
Total liabilities
$4,625
Net assets
$528K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,699▲22.5% | $114,233▼9.0% | $528,242▲3.9% | $532,867▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $114,816▲26.0% | $125,581▼5.4% | $508,469▼2.1% | $559,839▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,136▲177% | $132,808▲48.0% | $519,234▼7.3% | $558,151▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $32,937▼33.5% | $89,747▼28.0% | $560,339▼9.3% | $601,860▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,497▼30.3% | $124,701▼2.1% | $618,016▼10.8% | $646,787▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,002▼2.3% | $127,337▼3.8% | $693,221▼7.5% | $716,594▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,648▼56.3% | $132,304▼36.8% | $749,556▼7.4% | $765,841▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,363▲5.2% | $209,252▼11.8% | $809,212▼5.0% | $824,524▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $158,199▼83.0% | $237,220▲25.5% | $852,101▼8.5% | $868,602▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $929,968▲522% | $188,953▲10.1% | $931,122▲390% | $951,467▲324% | 990 |
| 2013 | $149,440 | $171,607▲1.3% | $190,108▼10.4% | $224,642▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $169,369▲25.0% | $212,274▲19.3% | $229,412▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $135,541 | $177,874 | $206,220 | 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.
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 16-0348425, based in Niagara Falls, 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 16-0348425.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $140,699 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 16-0348425) 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.