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 Tucson, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $727,970 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1851 E Starmist Pi, Tucson, AZ, 85737 EIN 23-7131518 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$728K
▲ 48.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$679K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 rating35 mo reserves · +7% 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: 35 mo reserves · +7% 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 $346K (FY2013) to $728K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $155KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
6.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$155K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $727,970▲48.3% | $679,365▲34.5% | $1,990,846▲8.3% | $2,145,718▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $490,941▼8.9% | $505,248▲0.3% | $1,838,418▼2.5% | $2,015,957▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $538,995▲3.0% | $503,974▼4.1% | $1,885,836▲130% | $2,126,503▲104% | 990 |
| 2020 | $523,414▲45.5% | $525,669▲50.5% | $819,063▲9.6% | $1,042,996▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $359,646▼7.8% | $349,382▲4.6% | $747,126▼1.1% | $865,510▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $389,935▲0.6% | $334,006▼1.6% | $755,525▲8.3% | $818,904▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $387,686▲4.2% | $339,367▲0.3% | $697,697▲21.5% | $776,349▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $371,903▲7.6% | $338,253▲1.4% | $574,166▲14.9% | $680,831▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $345,537 | $333,675▲2.7% | $499,512▲2.0% | $586,188▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $325,042 | $489,668 | $541,033 | 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 · $1.1M total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2024 | $392,630 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2023 | $354,210 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2022 | $323,390 |
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 23-7131518, based in Tucson, Arizona. 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 23-7131518.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $727,970 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 23-7131518) 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.