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 Jamestown, New York, registered in 1951, with $145,144 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
339 E 4th St, Jamestown, NY, 14701 EIN 16-0348427 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$145K
▲ 88.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$88K
Net assets
$97K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating13 mo reserves · +39% 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: 13 mo reserves · +39% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97K (FY2014) to $145K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $97K
Operating margin
39.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$147K
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$97K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,144▲88.7% | $87,882▼11.0% | $96,967▲165% | $146,876▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $76,898▼4.3% | $98,767▲12.0% | $36,609▼45.9% | $118,559▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,382▲19.6% | $88,153▲3.0% | $67,645▼23.7% | $135,362▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $67,205▼27.6% | $85,582▼2.5% | $88,636▼30.7% | $151,129▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,841▲3.8% | $87,761▼9.1% | $127,951▲4.1% | $146,707▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $89,401▼5.5% | $96,508▼4.8% | $122,871▼5.5% | $144,130▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $94,643▲3.2% | $101,331▲5.6% | $129,978▼4.9% | $176,672▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $91,713▼16.2% | $96,002▲3.0% | $136,666▼2.6% | $187,515▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $109,505▲7.4% | $93,188▲10.3% | $140,275▲13.2% | $168,154▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $101,960▲5.4% | $84,448▼21.4% | $123,958▲17.7% | $159,595▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $96,766 | $107,421 | $105,335 | $153,105 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
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 16-0348427, based in Jamestown, 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 16-0348427.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $145,144 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 16-0348427) 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.