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 Elmira, New York, registered in 1951, with $380,891 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 E Gray St, Elmira, NY, 14901 EIN 16-0348426 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$381K
▼ 9.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$337K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating38 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: 38 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $126K (FY2013) to $381K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $380,891▼9.5% | $337,476▲1.0% | $1,077,591▲4.2% | $1,099,478▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $420,756▲34.4% | $334,012▲54.7% | $1,034,176▲9.2% | $1,056,215▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $313,131▲52.5% | $215,920▲37.0% | $947,438▲11.4% | $968,252▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $205,278▲80.3% | $157,570▼2.1% | $850,227▲5.9% | $874,662▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,872▼45.9% | $160,925▼10.1% | $802,519▼5.5% | $821,742▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $210,419▼14.8% | $179,104▼4.3% | $849,572▲3.8% | $860,677▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $246,947▲33.6% | $187,149▲28.0% | $818,257▲7.9% | $833,018▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $184,898▲27.5% | $146,157▲9.7% | $758,458▲5.4% | $773,170▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $145,008▲27.9% | $133,255▲26.3% | $719,717▲1.7% | $740,260▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $113,420▼4.7% | $105,529▼3.4% | $707,964▲1.1% | $729,593▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $118,976▼5.9% | $109,199▼5.1% | $700,073▲1.4% | $737,883▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $126,396 | $115,087▲7.5% | $690,296▲1.7% | $750,762▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $107,052 | $678,986 | $745,660 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $6,000 |
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 16-0348426, based in Elmira, 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 16-0348426.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $380,891 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 16-0348426) 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.