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 Front Royal, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $465,616 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4088 Guard Hill Rd, Front Royal, VA, 22630 EIN 23-7068150 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$466K
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$337K
Net assets
$1.9M
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating69 mo reserves · +28% 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: 69 mo reserves · +28% 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
- 4088 Guard Hill Rd, Front Royal, VA, 22630
- City
- Front Royal
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $214K (FY2013) to $466K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
27.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $465,616▼10.2% | $337,094▲6.4% | $1,942,494▲7.1% | $1,957,858▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $518,455▼8.9% | $316,813▲0.7% | $1,813,971▲12.5% | $1,833,578▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $568,887▼10.8% | $314,757▼3.1% | $1,612,329▲18.7% | $1,634,993▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $637,623▲42.4% | $324,759▲62.8% | $1,358,200▲29.9% | $1,399,602▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $447,619▼6.7% | $199,451▼19.0% | $1,045,336▲31.1% | $1,106,106▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $479,989▲40.4% | $246,295▼10.6% | $797,168▲41.5% | $877,124▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $341,993▲2.1% | $275,465▲31.1% | $563,474▲13.4% | $778,689▲51.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $334,843▲9.2% | $210,119▲5.4% | $496,946▲33.5% | $514,624▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $306,573▲16.9% | $199,342▼0.2% | $372,222▲40.5% | $389,268▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $262,212▼6.6% | $199,750▼0.6% | $264,991▲30.8% | $289,808▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $280,704▲31.1% | $201,013▲10.5% | $202,529▲64.9% | $236,241▲43.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $214,196 | $181,860▲22.3% | $122,838▲35.7% | $164,322▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $148,681▼15.6% | $90,502▲32.7% | $138,194▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $176,212▲0.1% | $68,176▼17.1% | $125,356▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $176,110 | $82,275 | $146,281 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 23-7068150, based in Front Royal, Virginia. 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 23-7068150.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $465,616 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 23-7068150) 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.