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 Red Wing, Minnesota, registered in 1972, with $423,213 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
306 W 4th St, Red Wing, MN, 55066 EIN 23-7215057 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$423K
▲ 61.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$459K
Net assets
$232K
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 rating6 mo reserves · -8% 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: 6 mo reserves · -8% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $199K (FY2015) to $423K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $114KNet assets $232K
Operating margin
-8.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$346K
Total liabilities
$114K
Net assets
$232K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423,213▲61.5% | $458,513▲82.0% | $231,882▼9.4% | $346,138▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $262,065▼7.3% | $251,920▲7.4% | $255,939▲4.1% | $359,283▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $282,833▲69.9% | $234,653▲20.3% | $245,794▲86.1% | $381,792▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,470▼37.1% | $195,018▼14.9% | $132,086▼17.8% | $294,881▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $264,548▲23.0% | $229,038▲9.4% | $160,634▲45.9% | $328,881▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $215,097▲5.6% | $209,430▲8.4% | $110,104▲52.2% | $314,587▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $203,708▲2.3% | $193,280▼1.8% | $72,330▲16.8% | $262,648▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $199,103 | $196,889▲3.9% | $61,902▼53.9% | $271,241▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $189,456▲2.9% | $134,421▲5.1% | $243,013▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $184,073▼14.3% | $127,857▼12.7% | $246,489▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $214,734▼12.2% | $146,505▲23.3% | $270,951▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $244,589 | $118,806 | $261,562 | 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 · $57K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $57K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $19,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $19,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $18,000 |
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 23-7215057, based in Red Wing, Minnesota. 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 23-7215057.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $423,213 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 23-7215057) 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.