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 Mount Vernon, New York, registered in 1972, with $125,218 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1099, Mount Vernon, NY, 10551 EIN 23-7218653 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▲ 606.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$33K
Net assets
$2.1M
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+
—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 rating761 mo reserves · +73% 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: 761 mo reserves · +73% 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 →
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
- Po Box 1099, Mount Vernon, NY, 10551
- City
- Mount Vernon
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46K (FY2013) to $125K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
73.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,218▲606% | $33,459▼45.6% | $2,123,125▲4.2% | $2,137,187▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | -$24,748▼170% | $61,552▼7.6% | $2,037,242▲0.8% | $2,051,834▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $35,386▲44.7% | $66,636▲24.5% | $2,020,924▼6.7% | $2,036,518▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $24,459▲28.9% | $53,531▲20.9% | $2,166,415▼4.0% | $2,182,344▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,979▲40.1% | $44,265▼19.7% | $2,255,696▼1.1% | $2,271,495▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,546▲640% | $55,116▲68.8% | $2,279,634▼1.8% | $2,295,688▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | -$2,510▲99.5% | $32,658▼0.6% | $2,321,204▼1.5% | $2,339,359▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | -$511,144▼1178% | $32,842▼47.9% | $2,356,372▼18.8% | $2,374,276▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $47,408▲24.7% | $63,046▲169% | $2,900,358▲173% | $2,914,208▲172% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,031▲2.4% | $23,474▼18.3% | $1,061,274▲1.4% | $1,070,944▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,146▼18.6% | $28,738▼39.2% | $1,046,717▲0.5% | $1,046,717▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $45,651 | $47,282▼16.2% | $1,042,026▲57.5% | $1,042,026▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $56,396▲48.0% | $661,601▼4.8% | $792,830▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,116 | $695,114 | $830,437 | 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 · $8,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
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 23-7218653, based in Mount Vernon, 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 23-7218653.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,218 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 23-7218653) 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.