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 Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania, registered in 1972, with $368,506 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
20720 Route 19, Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066 EIN 23-7215063 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$369K
▲ 7.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$297K
Net assets
$405K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating16 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: 16 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20720 Route 19, Cranberry Twp, PA, 16066
- City
- Cranberry Twp
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $184K (FY2013) to $369K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $74KNet assets $405K
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$479K
Total liabilities
$74K
Net assets
$405K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,506▲7.3% | $296,660▼14.4% | $405,369▲19.2% | $478,979▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $343,305▲18.3% | $346,722▲27.3% | $339,933▲5.1% | $432,897▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $290,166▲20.4% | $272,309▲36.1% | $323,546▼0.2% | $397,234▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $241,076▲18.9% | $200,067▲18.0% | $324,035▲11.5% | $408,017▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $202,749▼11.4% | $169,486▼26.3% | $290,529▲31.0% | $382,326▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $228,884▲6.1% | $229,830▼0.4% | $221,750▼4.2% | $305,193▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $215,639▼2.0% | $230,860▲8.0% | $231,566▼6.2% | $260,668▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $220,140▲6.8% | $213,686▲4.9% | $246,787▲2.7% | $269,023▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $206,132▲4.6% | $203,615▲4.9% | $240,333▼3.6% | $269,225▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $197,108▲2.6% | $194,015▼6.9% | $249,383▲4.6% | $258,497▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $192,044▲4.3% | $208,442▲12.1% | $238,357▼6.4% | $253,294▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $184,141 | $185,977▲30.8% | $254,755▲3.6% | $269,451▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $142,139 | $245,881 | $295,056 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 23-7215063, based in Cranberry Twp, Pennsylvania. 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 23-7215063.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $368,506 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 23-7215063) 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.