Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $739,226 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
108 N Saint Johns Church Rd, Camp Hill, PA, 17011 EIN 23-6462632 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$739K
▲ 10.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$777K
Net assets
$415K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -5% 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: 6 mo reserves · -5% 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 →
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
- 108 N Saint Johns Church Rd, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
- City
- Camp Hill
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $765K (FY2016) to $739K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $165KNet assets $415K
Operating margin
-5.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$581K
Total liabilities
$165K
Net assets
$415K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $739,226▲10.3% | $776,534▲1.4% | $415,144▼8.2% | $580,503▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $669,976▼9.7% | $765,565▲6.4% | $452,454▼17.4% | $602,600▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $741,574▲13.1% | $719,254▲16.2% | $548,043▲4.2% | $642,590▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $655,638▲97.7% | $618,918▲57.8% | $525,723▲7.5% | $609,209▼19.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $331,667▼47.8% | $392,124▼42.6% | $489,003▼11.0% | $754,952▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $634,819▼0.6% | $682,637▲4.7% | $549,460▼8.0% | $639,798▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $638,839▼1.8% | $652,127▲3.1% | $597,278▼2.2% | $688,909▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $650,340▼15.0% | $632,751▲15.8% | $610,567▲3.0% | $728,355▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $764,747 | $546,581▲35.0% | $592,978▲5.5% | $691,947▼30.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $404,808 | $562,173 | $994,987 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
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 23-6462632, based in Camp Hill, 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 23-6462632.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $739,226 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 23-6462632) 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.