Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Henrietta, New York, registered in 1951, with $216,433 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 598, Henrietta, NY, 14467 EIN 16-1164736 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$216K
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$222K
Net assets
$233K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -3% 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 · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 $145K (FY2013) to $216K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $233K
Operating margin
-2.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$246K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$233K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $216,433▲8.9% | $222,116▲24.3% | $233,165▼2.4% | $245,916▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $198,817▲6.7% | $178,696▲3.4% | $238,848▲13.4% | $252,355▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $186,346▲18.3% | $172,755▼3.2% | $210,595▲0.2% | $230,780▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $157,576▲22.8% | $178,457▲30.4% | $210,128▼11.3% | $237,603▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $128,327▼49.6% | $136,866▼42.1% | $236,910▲2.4% | $250,131▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $254,721▲36.2% | $236,197▲24.5% | $231,427▲1.9% | $236,756▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $186,964▲9.3% | $189,704▲16.8% | $227,110▼1.2% | $290,179▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $171,055▲21.0% | $162,419▲13.1% | $229,850▲2.5% | $248,824▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $141,399▲5.8% | $143,596▲14.4% | $224,259▼1.0% | $243,266▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $133,664▼7.7% | $125,508▼17.3% | $226,456▲3.7% | $251,578▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $144,882▼0.2% | $151,741▼1.6% | $218,300▼0.3% | $219,363▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $145,116 | $154,283▲20.7% | $219,055▲1.7% | $234,790▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $127,810▼14.1% | $215,494▲20.7% | $237,770▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $148,737 | $178,544 | $198,422 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,500 |
| 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 16-1164736, based in Henrietta, 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 16-1164736.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $216,433 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 16-1164736) 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.