Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $891,757 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
219 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA, 17602 EIN 23-0400860 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$892K
▲ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$790K
Net assets
$2.3M
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
★★★★
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 rating35 mo reserves · +11% 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: 35 mo reserves · +11% 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 →
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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Contact & location
- Address
- 219 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA, 17602
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $590K (FY2013) to $892K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $317KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$317K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $891,757▲0.3% | $789,813▼6.3% | $2,290,700▲6.5% | $2,607,974▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $888,777▼30.5% | $842,935▼28.3% | $2,150,271▲3.0% | $2,324,003▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,278,394▲98.8% | $1,176,185▲85.6% | $2,087,792▲4.0% | $2,331,048▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $643,186▲79.7% | $633,707▲128% | $2,007,678▲0.3% | $2,172,257▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $358,011▼34.6% | $278,095▼45.1% | $2,002,174▲4.3% | $2,101,399▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $547,836▼14.5% | $506,170▲5.9% | $1,918,742▲1.4% | $2,001,642 | 990 |
| 2018 | $640,739▲8.7% | $478,141▼14.2% | $1,891,332▲9.1% | $2,002,214▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $589,286▼15.6% | $557,337▼17.0% | $1,733,601▲1.9% | $1,860,022▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $698,599▲8.2% | $671,367▲13.3% | $1,701,652▲1.6% | $1,836,501▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $645,475▲9.8% | $592,766▼1.9% | $1,674,420▲3.3% | $1,815,325▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $587,871▼0.3% | $604,374▼0.7% | $1,621,711▼1.0% | $1,773,061▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $589,906 | $608,631▼12.1% | $1,638,523▼1.1% | $1,805,783▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $692,487▼11.1% | $1,657,248▼1.7% | $1,848,005▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $778,579▲26.0% | $1,686,235▼3.3% | $1,826,716▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $617,679 | $1,743,452 | $1,896,180 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 23-0400860, based in Lancaster, 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 23-0400860.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $891,757 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 23-0400860) 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.