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 Alameda, California, registered in 1951, with $506,055 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501 EIN 23-7153243 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$506K
▲ 2.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$723K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 rating26 mo reserves · -43% 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: 26 mo reserves · -43% 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 →
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
- 2255 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA, 94501
- City
- Alameda
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $411K (FY2016) to $506K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $137KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-42.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$137K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $506,055▲2.1% | $723,111▲9.8% | $1,577,036▼10.6% | $1,714,145▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $495,702▼30.8% | $658,625▲56.3% | $1,763,685▼4.9% | $1,894,795▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $715,902▲90.4% | $421,351▲2.8% | $1,854,678▲14.3% | $1,985,617▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $375,961▲78.6% | $409,853▲49.8% | $1,622,094▲62.0% | $1,751,541▲58.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $210,551▼60.9% | $273,643▼48.5% | $1,001,068▲17.5% | $1,105,253▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $538,735▼2.7% | $531,700▲8.2% | $852,199▼5.4% | $974,217▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $553,515▲36.9% | $491,270▼11.7% | $900,712▼3.1% | $1,033,778▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $404,216▼1.6% | $556,203▲0.7% | $929,880▼6.5% | $1,036,281▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $410,780 | $552,073 | $994,685 | $1,118,527 | 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 · $9,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
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 23-7153243, based in Alameda, California. 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 23-7153243.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $506,055 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 23-7153243) 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.