Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Ashland, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $40,480 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
236 Centre Street, Ashland, PA, 17921 EIN 23-0400760 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$40K
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$40K
Net assets
$10K
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 →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -0% 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: 3 mo reserves · -0% 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 →
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
- 236 Centre Street, Ashland, PA, 17921
- City
- Ashland
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $30K (FY2011) to $40K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-0.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10K
Net assets
$10K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,480▲16.1% | $40,484▲16.9% | $10,049 | $10,049 | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $34,861▲64.9% | $34,621▲29.1% | $10,053▲2.4% | $10,053▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $21,138▼38.8% | $26,822▼18.1% | $9,813▼36.7% | $10,896▼46.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $34,524▼4.4% | $32,742▲21.6% | $15,497▲13.0% | $20,176▼5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $36,095▲58.9% | $26,932▲53.1% | $13,715▲201% | $21,388▲46.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $22,711▲7.5% | $17,593▼27.5% | $4,552▲904% | $14,577▲25.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $21,124▼9.7% | $24,271▲6.7% | -$566▼122% | $11,615▼31.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $23,394▲17.2% | $22,747▲19.3% | $2,581▲33.5% | $16,918▼9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $19,960▼12.2% | $19,063▼29.3% | $1,934▲86.5% | $18,587▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $22,724▼33.4% | $26,967▼31.7% | $1,037▼93.7% | $19,790▼46.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $34,110▲0.3% | $39,498▲12.0% | $16,349▲53.3% | $37,302▲12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $34,022▲11.8% | $35,257▼4.4% | $10,668▲4.9% | $33,307▼11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $30,440 | $36,887 | $10,166 | $37,617 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 |
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 23-0400760, based in Ashland, Pennsylvania. 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 23-0400760.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $40,480 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 23-0400760) 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.