Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Oglesby, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $82,133 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 97, Oglesby, IL, 61348 EIN 23-7131544 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$82K
▼ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$112K
Net assets
$472K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating50 mo reserves · -37% 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: 50 mo reserves · -37% margin earns a D 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 declined from $90K (FY2015) to $82K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23KNet assets $472K
Operating margin
-36.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$494K
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$472K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $82,133▼13.0% | $112,478▼31.9% | $471,888▲52.2% | $494,405▲58.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $94,362▲18.5% | $165,152▲88.6% | $309,992▼18.6% | $311,103▼20.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $79,597▼17.7% | $87,563▲5.1% | $380,782▼2.0% | $393,174▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $96,770▼4.7% | $83,323▲42.6% | $388,748▲3.6% | $394,929▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,593▼53.1% | $58,444▼60.4% | $375,304▲50.2% | $382,726▲45.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $216,751▲63.3% | $147,474▲35.9% | $249,872▲38.4% | $263,917▲38.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $132,735▲10.5% | $108,501▲8.0% | $180,595▲15.5% | $189,975▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $120,103▲33.1% | $100,458▲21.3% | $156,361▲14.4% | $171,204▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $90,209 | $82,787 | $136,716 | $151,280 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 |
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 23-7131544, based in Oglesby, Illinois. 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 23-7131544.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $82,133 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 23-7131544) 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.