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 Highland, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $150,475 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3120 45th St, Highland, IN, 46322 EIN 23-7131541 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$150K
▲ 23.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
$220K
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+
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -4% 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: 17 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 $107K (FY2013) to $150K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $176KNet assets $220K
Operating margin
-4.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$396K
Total liabilities
$176K
Net assets
$220K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,475▲23.6% | $157,075▲9.5% | $219,791▲0.2% | $395,892▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $121,783▲3.2% | $143,487▲10.9% | $219,244▼8.1% | $401,696▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $117,950▼14.2% | $129,388▲3.1% | $238,469▼4.7% | $411,537▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,470▲52.9% | $125,467▲40.3% | $250,310▲2.1% | $333,830▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,902▼12.6% | $89,453▼23.5% | $245,102▲0.3% | $345,389▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,918▼0.5% | $116,940▼6.6% | $244,417▼5.3% | $350,258▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $103,472▼7.7% | $125,150▼0.5% | $258,178▼7.7% | $362,983▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $112,118▼13.3% | $125,729▼0.5% | $279,856▼4.6% | $394,375▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $129,301▲14.5% | $126,375▲21.7% | $293,467▲1.0% | $411,625▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $112,969▼10.4% | $103,837▼14.5% | $290,541▲3.2% | $430,427▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $126,134▲17.6% | $121,390▲15.3% | $281,409▲1.7% | $374,003▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $107,265 | $105,302▼11.1% | $276,665▲0.7% | $382,797▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $118,465▲15.1% | $274,701▼4.5% | $394,060▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $102,887▼8.1% | $287,557▼3.7% | $393,661▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $111,923▼4.0% | $298,734▲1.5% | $432,312▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $116,569 | $294,318 | $420,142 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 23-7131541, based in Highland, Indiana. 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 23-7131541.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $150,475 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 23-7131541) 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.