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 Camillus, New York, registered in 1972, with $172,789 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 396, Camillus, NY, 13031 EIN 16-0957306 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$173K
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$113K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +4% 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: 8 mo reserves · +4% 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 $137K (FY2013) to $173K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $36KNet assets $113K
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$149K
Total liabilities
$36K
Net assets
$113K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,789▲0.1% | $165,916▼5.0% | $112,741▼12.3% | $149,194▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $172,621▼7.2% | $174,594▲6.5% | $128,563▼1.5% | $150,174▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $185,981▲38.9% | $163,868▲13.9% | $130,536▲20.3% | $154,024▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $133,849▲54.8% | $143,879▲53.8% | $108,510▼8.5% | $173,385▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $86,489▼32.4% | $93,531▼35.9% | $118,540▼13.6% | $189,779▼27.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $127,848▼5.5% | $146,021▲28.0% | $137,268▼11.7% | $261,096▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $135,231▼6.8% | $114,107▼4.1% | $155,441▲15.7% | $281,728▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $145,086▲1.5% | $118,986▼20.5% | $134,317▲24.1% | $283,370▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $142,956▲4.2% | $149,703▲4.1% | $108,217▼5.9% | $281,764▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $137,190 | $143,860▲12.0% | $114,964▼5.5% | $302,857▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $128,426▼9.2% | $121,634▼0.1% | $312,890▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $141,430▲0.6% | $121,814▼6.3% | $335,530▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,549 | $129,981 | $359,102 | 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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $10,000 |
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 16-0957306, based in Camillus, 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 16-0957306.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $172,789 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 16-0957306) 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.