Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Tonawanda, New York, registered in 1951, with $190,790 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
55 Main St, Tonawanda, NY, 14150 EIN 16-0704501 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$191K
▲ 42.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$242K
Net assets
$2.4M
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating117 mo reserves · -27% 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: 117 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 $55K (FY2013) to $191K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $997Net assets $2.4M
Operating margin
-27.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$997
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,790▲42.5% | $242,313▲23.7% | $2,355,304▼2.1% | $2,356,301▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $133,878▲342% | $195,845▲147% | $2,406,827▼2.5% | $2,410,841▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $30,311▼98.0% | $79,305▲20.1% | $2,468,794▼1.9% | $2,472,229▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,547,256▲4240% | $66,021▲20.4% | $2,517,788▲143% | $2,531,809▲144% | 990 |
| 2020 | $35,652▼60.7% | $54,823▼73.5% | $1,036,553▼1.8% | $1,036,580▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $90,622▲29.3% | $206,567▲164% | $1,055,724▼7.5% | $1,056,263▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $70,062▲28.1% | $78,230▲26.6% | $1,140,952▼0.7% | $1,140,952▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $54,687 | $61,814▼29.7% | $1,149,120▼14.4% | $1,149,120▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $87,902 | $1,342,296 | $1,359,246 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 16-0704501, based in Tonawanda, New York.
- 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 16-0704501.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $190,790 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 16-0704501) 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.