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 Thousand Oaks, California, registered in 1972, with $356,471 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2330 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362 EIN 23-7249798 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$356K
▲ 21.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$334K
Net assets
$829K
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 rating30 mo reserves · +6% 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: 30 mo reserves · +6% 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
- 2330 Los Feliz Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362
- City
- Thousand Oaks
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $348K (FY2014) to $356K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $829K
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$864K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$829K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,471▲21.7% | $333,756▲9.1% | $829,410▲3.7% | $863,906▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $292,970▼2.2% | $305,950▲13.5% | $799,673▼0.6% | $858,239▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $299,566▲31.0% | $269,470▲41.9% | $804,593▲6.9% | $859,371▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $228,600▼17.6% | $189,943▼27.4% | $752,375▲4.7% | $793,637▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $277,542▲27.1% | $261,783▲36.8% | $718,760▼0.7% | $776,604▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $218,338▲8.4% | $191,403▼1.4% | $723,826▲3.9% | $787,266▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $201,407▲5.8% | $194,210▲4.4% | $696,891▲1.0% | $762,828▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $190,395▼45.3% | $186,021▼34.2% | $689,694▲120% | $749,591▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $348,190 | $282,552 | $314,143 | $746,102 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 23-7249798, based in Thousand Oaks, 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 23-7249798.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $356,471 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 23-7249798) 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.