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 Auburn, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $308,595 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10 Lorna Dr, Auburn, MA, 01501 EIN 23-7131559 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$309K
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$204K
Net assets
$1.3M
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
—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 rating77 mo reserves · +34% 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: 77 mo reserves · +34% 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 →
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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Contact & location
- Address
- 10 Lorna Dr, Auburn, MA, 01501
- City
- Auburn
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $219K (FY2016) to $309K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $191KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
33.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$191K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,595▲6.4% | $204,311▼8.0% | $1,318,477▲13.4% | $1,509,801▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $290,065▼2.4% | $221,991▼13.2% | $1,162,451▲9.4% | $1,369,269▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $297,076▲10.2% | $255,829▼19.9% | $1,062,966▼1.5% | $1,284,098▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $269,500▲59.2% | $319,213▲39.7% | $1,079,032▼14.1% | $1,300,874▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $169,294▼30.1% | $228,497▲18.9% | $1,256,739▲14.6% | $1,470,505▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $242,256▼34.3% | $192,168▼6.8% | $1,096,554▲3.6% | $1,374,301▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $368,645▲46.4% | $206,156▲9.4% | $1,058,219▲2.1% | $1,320,968▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $251,837▲14.9% | $188,495▲1.8% | $1,036,939▲8.0% | $1,286,924▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $219,271 | $185,085 | $960,047 | $1,237,592 | 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.
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 23-7131559, based in Auburn, Massachusetts. 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 23-7131559.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $308,595 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 23-7131559) 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.