Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Plymouth, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $60,766 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 237, Plymouth, IN, 46563 EIN 20-5834835 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$61K
▼ 40.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$69K
Net assets
$134K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -13% 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 · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 $33K (FY2014) to $61K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $134K
Operating margin
-13.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$198K
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$134K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,766▼40.3% | $68,923▼56.1% | $133,709▼5.2% | $198,384▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $101,750▲42.1% | $156,825▲80.8% | $141,044▼28.1% | $180,565▼9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $71,624▼11.1% | $86,727▲47.0% | $196,122▼7.1% | $199,978▼9.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $80,531▼45.7% | $58,995▲3.3% | $211,222▲11.4% | $221,015▲10.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $148,179▲113% | $57,104▲15.2% | $189,687▲96.1% | $199,504▲79.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $69,518▲3.0% | $49,578▲5.1% | $96,737▲26.7% | $110,937▲17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $67,480▲40.7% | $47,171▼2.8% | $76,347▲36.2% | $94,337▲21.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $47,974▲37.1% | $48,541▲45.7% | $56,037▼1.1% | $77,605▲11.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $34,998▲6.2% | $33,315▲1.3% | $56,671▲3.1% | $69,849▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $32,969 | $32,897 | $54,989 | $70,752 | 990EZ |
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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 20-5834835, based in Plymouth, Indiana. 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 20-5834835.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $60,766 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 20-5834835) 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.