Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Waterford, New York, registered in 1951, with $567,880 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
17 Linda Ln, Waterford, NY, 12188 EIN 16-6036851 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$568K
▲ 19.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$270K
Net assets
$2.5M
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 rating111 mo reserves · +52% 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: 111 mo reserves · +52% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $453K (FY2013) to $568K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.5M
Operating margin
52.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $567,880▲19.2% | $269,917▲4.8% | $2,504,179▲13.5% | $2,504,179▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $476,488▲95.1% | $257,495▼29.2% | $2,206,216▲11.0% | $2,206,216▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $244,285▼53.6% | $363,443▲108% | $1,987,223▼15.4% | $1,987,774▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $526,036▲22.3% | $174,622▼3.1% | $2,349,230▲17.6% | $2,349,230▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $429,951▲92.6% | $180,205▼12.7% | $1,997,816▲8.1% | $1,997,816▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $223,218▼26.2% | $206,323▼2.8% | $1,847,970▲0.9% | $1,847,970▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $302,299▲34.6% | $212,292▼4.6% | $1,831,075▲5.2% | $1,831,075▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $224,604▼0.9% | $222,584▲12.5% | $1,741,068▲6.8% | $1,741,068▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $226,550▼49.9% | $197,815▼42.0% | $1,629,694▼4.2% | $1,629,694▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $452,551 | $341,111 | $1,700,770 | $1,700,770 | 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.
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 16-6036851, based in Waterford, 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 16-6036851.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $567,880 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 16-6036851) 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.