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 Boonville, New York, registered in 1951, with $222,493 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
13054 State Route 12, Boonville, NY, 13309 EIN 16-6046359 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$222K
▼ 8.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$204K
Net assets
$398K
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 rating23 mo reserves · +8% 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: 23 mo reserves · +8% 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $125K (FY2014) to $222K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $398K
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$434K
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$398K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,493▼8.5% | $204,025▼3.5% | $398,064▲10.1% | $433,521▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $243,164▼9.7% | $211,324▼1.1% | $361,471▲11.7% | $394,437▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $269,346▲10.7% | $213,711▲2.5% | $323,738▲16.7% | $354,107▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $243,324▲81.5% | $208,444▲65.6% | $277,341▲14.4% | $308,360▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $134,033▼26.3% | $125,894▼45.7% | $242,461▲3.5% | $270,545▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $181,803▲12.6% | $232,006▲20.2% | $234,259▼17.5% | $256,872▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $161,486▲6.7% | $193,048▲29.3% | $283,815▼8.7% | $303,558▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $151,320▲0.2% | $149,260▼4.5% | $310,910▲0.7% | $331,441▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $150,950▲20.4% | $156,233▲10.2% | $308,850▼3.4% | $330,466▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $125,375 | $141,752 | $319,687 | $344,136 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 16-6046359, based in Boonville, 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 16-6046359.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $222,493 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 16-6046359) 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.