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 Needles, California, registered in 1972, with $181,292 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1000 Lillyhill Dr, Needles, CA, 92363 EIN 23-7213396 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$181K
▲ 36.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$185K
Net assets
$351K
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 · -2% 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 · -2% 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
- 1000 Lillyhill Dr, Needles, CA, 92363
- City
- Needles
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $91K (FY2015) to $181K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $351K
Operating margin
-1.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$368K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$351K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,292▲36.3% | $184,639▲39.7% | $351,187▼0.9% | $368,460 | 990 |
| 2023 | $133,020▼12.0% | $132,122▲0.4% | $354,534▲0.3% | $368,364 | 990 |
| 2022 | $151,148▲34.3% | $131,540▲27.2% | $353,636▲5.9% | $368,206▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $112,547▲32.2% | $103,438▲29.5% | $334,028▲2.8% | $353,642▲6.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $85,102▼30.6% | $79,878▼30.5% | $324,919▲1.6% | $331,712▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $122,612▲248% | $114,876▲25.7% | $319,695▲2.5% | $332,715 | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $35,223▼73.1% | $91,422▼17.3% | $311,959▼13.9% | $332,549▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $130,870▲5.3% | $110,550▼29.9% | $362,242▲8.4% | $384,519▲6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $124,258▲36.6% | $157,797▼22.4% | $334,106▼9.1% | $360,454▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $90,937 | $203,308 | $367,645 | $394,226 | 990EZ |
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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, 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 | 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 23-7213396, based in Needles, 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 23-7213396.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $181,292 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 23-7213396) 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.