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 Milford, Delaware, registered in 1951, with $236,998 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 63, Milford, DE, 19963 EIN 23-7135951 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$237K
▲ 9.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$197K
Net assets
$375K
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 rating23 mo reserves · +17% 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: 23 mo reserves · +17% 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $148K (FY2014) to $237K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $375K
Operating margin
16.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$391K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$375K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,998▲9.4% | $196,951▼15.4% | $374,537▲11.5% | $390,673▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $216,624▲6.5% | $232,816▲24.4% | $335,972▼3.2% | $358,106▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $203,410▲14.3% | $187,181▲31.8% | $346,968▲5.0% | $369,632▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,999▲92.2% | $142,015▲30.9% | $330,597▲14.5% | $350,057▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $92,625▼37.7% | $108,523▼28.5% | $288,706▼4.8% | $304,234▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $148,775▼16.9% | $151,795▼18.5% | $303,114▲1.1% | $318,757▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $179,077▲16.0% | $186,316▼3.5% | $299,911▼2.4% | $340,029▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $154,410▼2.5% | $193,044▲20.8% | $307,149▼11.2% | $334,070▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $158,394▲5.2% | $159,742▼11.1% | $345,783▼0.4% | $372,727▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $150,610▲1.5% | $179,772▲4.5% | $347,131▼7.7% | $366,253▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $148,452 | $172,019▼4.9% | $376,293▼6.6% | $395,198▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $180,893 | $402,737 | $414,600 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 23-7135951, based in Milford, Delaware. 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 23-7135951.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $236,998 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 23-7135951) 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.