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 Fountain Hills, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $166,864 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
16765 E Parkview 102, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268 EIN 20-5107123 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$167K
▲ 35.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$116K
Net assets
$143K
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 rating15 mo reserves · +30% 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: 15 mo reserves · +30% 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
- Address
- 16765 E Parkview 102, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268
- City
- Fountain Hills
- State
- Arizona
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $45K (FY2013) to $167K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $143K
Operating margin
30.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$169K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$143K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $166,864▲35.3% | $116,072▲48.1% | $142,893▲57.3% | $168,579▲47.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,374▲85.6% | $78,366▲41.7% | $90,849▲79.7% | $114,022▲86.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $66,473▲13.8% | $55,320▲10.9% | $50,564▲42.5% | $61,198▲30.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $58,393▼1.9% | $49,886▼15.1% | $35,477▲31.5% | $47,028▲30.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $59,497▲18.7% | $58,772▲18.2% | $26,970▼14.2% | $36,056▲3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $50,103▼3.9% | $49,730▼6.0% | $31,445▲1.5% | $34,891▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,110▲7.4% | $52,903▲2.0% | $30,972▼2.5% | $37,853▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,542▼0.8% | $51,891▼2.6% | $31,765▼13.8% | $36,327▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,937▲8.5% | $53,260▲16.9% | $36,864▼6.0% | $44,478▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $45,113▼0.8% | $45,547▼4.4% | $39,227▲2.0% | $39,377▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $45,461 | $47,666▲7.1% | $38,458▼6.3% | $38,591▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,515 | $41,051 | $41,051 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 20-5107123, based in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
- 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 20-5107123.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $166,864 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 20-5107123) 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.