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 Greenwich, New York, registered in 1951, with $174,190 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
130 Bulson Rd, Greenwich, NY, 12834 EIN 23-7130338 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$174K
▲ 11.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$175K
Net assets
$149K
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 rating10 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: 10 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 grew from $103K (FY2013) to $174K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $149K
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$180K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$149K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,190▲11.2% | $175,163▲13.5% | $149,417▼0.7% | $180,088▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $156,690▼20.2% | $154,390▼5.2% | $150,395▲1.6% | $188,659▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $196,454▲32.8% | $162,780▲30.1% | $148,095▲29.4% | $183,104▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $147,969▲68.4% | $125,129▲19.2% | $114,421▲24.9% | $153,788▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $87,848▼50.5% | $104,996▼25.4% | $91,580▼15.3% | $129,505▼13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $177,477▲41.5% | $140,795▲2.2% | $108,183▲28.1% | $149,124▲60.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $125,454▼4.2% | $137,821▲11.2% | $84,449▼12.8% | $92,986▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $130,988▲11.3% | $123,940▼5.2% | $96,816▲7.9% | $111,707▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $117,678▲14.0% | $130,756▼0.7% | $89,768▼12.7% | $120,679▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $103,243 | $131,669▼12.2% | $102,846▼21.7% | $127,433▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $149,994 | $131,272 | $133,412 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 23-7130338, based in Greenwich, 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 23-7130338.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $174,190 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 23-7130338) 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.