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 De Soto, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $598,555 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 220, De Soto, MO, 63020 EIN 23-7071188 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$599K
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$452K
Net assets
$1.3M
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 rating33 mo reserves · +24% 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: 33 mo reserves · +24% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $400K (FY2016) to $599K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
24.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $598,555▼4.9% | $452,365▼3.8% | $1,261,997▲13.1% | $1,295,825▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $629,671▲32.9% | $470,466▼4.6% | $1,115,807▲16.6% | $1,150,655▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $473,714▼6.2% | $493,042▲2.0% | $956,602▼2.0% | $988,493▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $505,294▲18.5% | $483,412▲27.3% | $975,930▲2.3% | $1,003,106▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $426,352▲5.0% | $379,721▼4.9% | $954,048▲5.1% | $978,977▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $406,090▼13.6% | $399,300▼1.2% | $907,417▲0.8% | $932,572▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $470,099▼14.1% | $404,221▲19.8% | $900,627▲7.9% | $933,209▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $547,168▲36.8% | $337,350▼11.0% | $834,749▲33.6% | $866,350▲38.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $399,931 | $378,997 | $624,931 | $627,302 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $9,000 |
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 23-7071188, based in De Soto, Missouri. 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 23-7071188.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $598,555 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 23-7071188) 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.