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 Tyrone, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $329,586 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
5496 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Tyrone, PA, 16686 EIN 23-0400980 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$330K
▼ 71.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$376K
Net assets
$476K
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 rating15 mo reserves · -14% 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 · -14% 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
- Address
- 5496 E Pleasant Valley Blvd, Tyrone, PA, 16686
- City
- Tyrone
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $428K (FY2013) to $330K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41Net assets $476K
Operating margin
-14.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$476K
Total liabilities
$41
Net assets
$476K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $329,586▼71.0% | $376,455▼67.3% | $475,799▼9.0% | $475,840▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,134,825▲20.8% | $1,151,167▲38.2% | $522,668▼3.0% | $518,445▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $939,349▼18.0% | $833,177▼19.3% | $539,010▲24.5% | $539,010▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,145,503▲59.8% | $1,032,934▲47.4% | $432,838▲35.1% | $432,838▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $716,945▲15.7% | $700,883▲15.3% | $320,268▲5.3% | $320,268▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $619,769▼40.4% | $607,748▼37.8% | $304,206▲4.1% | $304,206▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,039,738▲30.1% | $976,426▲23.5% | $292,185▲27.7% | $292,185▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $799,455▲26.4% | $790,424▲27.8% | $228,873▲4.1% | $233,328▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $632,727▲20.9% | $618,456▲18.9% | $219,842▲6.9% | $219,842▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $523,216▲13.1% | $520,318▲14.8% | $205,570▲1.4% | $205,570▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $462,777▲8.1% | $453,404▼0.3% | $202,672▲4.8% | $202,672▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $427,994 | $454,786▼23.4% | $193,299▼12.2% | $193,299▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $593,620▲35.5% | $220,091▲7.5% | $221,715▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $438,218▼15.3% | $204,697▼5.6% | $206,932▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $517,259 | $216,839 | $216,839 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 23-0400980, based in Tyrone, 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 23-0400980.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $329,586 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 23-0400980) 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.