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 Frackville, Pennsylvania, registered in 1972, with $269,854 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1533 Frackville, Frackville, PA, 17931 EIN 23-1273226 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$270K
▲ 20.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$175K
Net assets
$295K
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 rating20 mo reserves · +35% 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: 20 mo reserves · +35% 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
- 1533 Frackville, Frackville, PA, 17931
- City
- Frackville
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $58K (FY2012) to $270K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $897Net assets $295K
Operating margin
35.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$296K
Total liabilities
$897
Net assets
$295K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,854▲20.3% | $174,840▼7.3% | $294,867▲47.5% | $295,764▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $224,331▲13.9% | $188,694▲18.6% | $199,853▲21.7% | $207,079▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $196,949▲126% | $159,153▲55.3% | $164,216▲29.9% | $177,292▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,200▼12.7% | $102,466▲15.6% | $126,420▲25.7% | $138,496▲24.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $99,829▲19.2% | $88,614▲13.0% | $100,580▲12.5% | $111,451▲12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $83,719▲18.6% | $78,401▲8.0% | $89,365▲6.3% | $98,973▲13.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $70,561▼2.0% | $72,621▼3.5% | $84,047▼2.4% | $87,057▼1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $72,005▲20.2% | $75,275▲21.3% | $86,107▼3.7% | $88,597▼5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $59,899▲2.7% | $62,055▲11.4% | $89,377▼2.4% | $94,198▼1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $58,343 | $55,683 | $91,533 | $96,032 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 23-1273226, based in Frackville, 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 23-1273226.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $269,854 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 23-1273226) 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.