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 Decatur, Alabama, registered in 1951, with $316,184 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2625 Centron Dr Sw, Decatur, AL, 35603 EIN 23-7130044 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$316K
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$313K
Net assets
$652K
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 rating25 mo reserves · +1% 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: 25 mo reserves · +1% 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $405K (FY2015) to $316K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $652K
Operating margin
0.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$702K
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$652K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $316,184▲13.0% | $313,445▼7.2% | $651,985▲0.5% | $701,894▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $279,708▼13.1% | $337,825▼5.2% | $649,049▼8.2% | $683,101▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $321,884▲13.4% | $356,502▲13.6% | $707,166▼2.8% | $721,263▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $283,746▲31.3% | $313,686▲19.0% | $727,880▼4.0% | $729,313▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $216,078▼38.0% | $263,630▼33.1% | $757,820▼5.9% | $758,516▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $348,606▲20.8% | $393,959▲19.3% | $805,372▼5.3% | $808,689▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $288,699▼20.3% | $330,240▼5.4% | $850,724▼4.7% | $855,872▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $362,339▲44.8% | $349,143▲37.0% | $892,265▲1.5% | $896,660▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $250,317▼38.1% | $254,929▼32.4% | $879,069▼0.5% | $891,822▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $404,617 | $377,384▲87.2% | $883,681▲5.0% | $900,532▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $201,561▼6.6% | $841,496▲3.9% | $943,569▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $215,812▼2.8% | $810,270▼2.3% | $936,074▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $221,926 | $829,460 | $978,228 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 23-7130044, based in Decatur, Alabama. 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 23-7130044.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $316,184 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 23-7130044) 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.