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 Red Hook, New York, registered in 1951, with $89,351 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 337, Red Hook, NY, 12571 EIN 23-7130333 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$89K
▲ 22.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$85K
Net assets
$113K
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+
★★★★
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 rating16 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: 16 mo reserves · +5% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $76K (FY2016) to $89K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2,381Net assets $113K
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116K
Total liabilities
$2,381
Net assets
$113K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $89,351▲22.0% | $84,757▲14.2% | $113,281▲4.2% | $115,662▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $73,247▲24.6% | $74,203▲34.3% | $108,687▼0.9% | $111,087▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $58,769▲15.8% | $55,237▲8.0% | $109,643▲2.8% | $113,165▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $50,764▼20.6% | $51,163▼31.5% | $106,678▼0.4% | $111,992▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $63,970▼5.9% | $74,665▲13.6% | $107,077▼9.3% | $114,691▼10.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $67,984▲14.1% | $65,732▼7.2% | $118,007▲1.9% | $128,629▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $59,580▼21.6% | $70,843▼0.5% | $115,755▼8.9% | $127,339▼3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $75,956 | $71,180 | $127,018 | $131,635 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 23-7130333, based in Red Hook, New York. 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 23-7130333.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $89,351 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 23-7130333) 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.