Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $172,031 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 15052, Rio Rancho, NM, 87174 EIN 23-7383006 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$172K
▼ 3.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$159K
Net assets
$496K
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 rating37 mo reserves · +7% 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: 37 mo reserves · +7% 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
- Po Box 15052, Rio Rancho, NM, 87174
- City
- Rio Rancho
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $210K (FY2014) to $172K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $496K
Operating margin
7.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$516K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$496K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $172,031▼3.0% | $159,277▼0.8% | $496,379▲2.6% | $515,993▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $177,404▼32.7% | $160,541▼25.5% | $483,625▲1.7% | $499,152▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $263,421▲73.3% | $215,363▲50.5% | $475,665▲11.2% | $481,011▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $151,960▲192% | $143,121▲132% | $427,607▲2.1% | $451,231▲6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $52,084▼69.8% | $61,632▼73.4% | $418,768▼0.8% | $424,866▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $172,447▲5.6% | $231,549▲50.6% | $422,028▲2.7% | $429,698▲4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $163,342▼22.3% | $153,790▼28.7% | $410,817▲2.0% | $410,817▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $210,114 | $215,677▲268% | $402,942▼7.2% | $429,716▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $58,533 | $434,217 | $462,610 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 23-7383006, based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. 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 23-7383006.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $172,031 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 23-7383006) 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.