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 Clifton Park, New York, registered in 1951, with $363,389 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 220, Clifton Park, NY, 12065 EIN 23-7168265 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$363K
▲ 16.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$294K
Net assets
$471K
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 rating19 mo reserves · +19% 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: 19 mo reserves · +19% 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
- Address
- Po Box 220, Clifton Park, NY, 12065
- City
- Clifton Park
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $238K (FY2018) to $363K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $81KNet assets $471K
Operating margin
19.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$552K
Total liabilities
$81K
Net assets
$471K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $363,389▲16.2% | $294,422▲8.3% | $471,297▲17.1% | $552,363▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $312,778▼6.8% | $271,964▲11.3% | $402,330▲11.3% | $507,591▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $335,562▲17.5% | $244,252▼2.7% | $361,517▲33.8% | $471,495▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $285,474▲91.7% | $251,144▲38.1% | $270,206▲14.6% | $387,039▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $148,955▼28.7% | $181,800▼13.8% | $235,876▲5.9% | $340,086▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $208,931▼12.1% | $210,920▼14.2% | $222,751▼0.9% | $364,767▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $237,634 | $245,820 | $224,741 | $325,655 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 23-7168265, based in Clifton Park, New York. 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 23-7168265.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $363,389 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 23-7168265) 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.