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 Kenmore, New York, registered in 1951, with $70,075 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2805 Elmwood Ave, Kenmore, NY, 14217 EIN 16-0802163 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$70K
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$62K
Net assets
$209K
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 rating40 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: 40 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $70K (FY2012) to $70K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5,356Net assets $209K
Operating margin
11.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$215K
Total liabilities
$5,356
Net assets
$209K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $70,075▲19.7% | $62,144▲18.4% | $209,209▲8.4% | $214,565▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $58,550▼45.9% | $52,504▼19.0% | $192,975▲3.2% | $195,435▲2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $108,276▲208% | $64,844▲32.1% | $186,929▲30.3% | $191,597▲29.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $35,110▼64.6% | $49,079▼24.7% | $143,497▼8.9% | $148,471▼7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $99,179▼4.6% | $65,186▲13.0% | $157,466▼16.1% | $161,168▼15.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $103,948▲93.7% | $57,698▲15.3% | $187,701▲32.7% | $191,657▲34.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $53,670▲15.8% | $50,034▲6.3% | $141,451▲2.6% | $142,417▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $46,349▼3.2% | $47,061▼19.2% | $137,816▼0.5% | $139,514▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $47,860▼11.3% | $58,260▼9.3% | $138,528▼7.0% | $139,989▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $53,984▼4.6% | $64,223▲9.8% | $148,928▼6.4% | $149,370▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $56,575▼19.5% | $58,481▲0.6% | $159,167▼1.2% | $159,167▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $70,246 | $58,153 | $161,073 | $161,073 | 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 · $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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 16-0802163, based in Kenmore, 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 16-0802163.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $70,075 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 16-0802163) 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.