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 Hernando, Florida, registered in 1951, with $219,872 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 840, Hernando, FL, 34441 EIN 23-7415586 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$220K
▼ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$243K
Net assets
$246K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -11% 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: 12 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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 $187K (FY2013) to $220K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $155KNet assets $246K
Operating margin
-10.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$401K
Total liabilities
$155K
Net assets
$246K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,872▼4.8% | $243,110▲18.3% | $245,890▼8.6% | $401,292▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $230,996▲21.1% | $205,543▲5.0% | $269,128▲10.4% | $385,665▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $190,784▼10.4% | $195,666▲31.1% | $243,675▼2.0% | $338,112▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $212,895▲24.5% | $149,261▼7.7% | $248,557▲25.3% | $335,359▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,031▲27.9% | $161,647▼5.8% | $198,407▼13.5% | $272,371▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $133,731▼15.3% | $171,638▲0.6% | $229,317▼8.5% | $318,423▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $157,853▼10.0% | $170,591▼6.0% | $250,600▼6.2% | $343,111▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $175,418▲8.5% | $181,536▼0.8% | $267,182▼2.2% | $371,775▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,700▼13.5% | $183,073▲17.0% | $273,300▼7.3% | $347,825▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $186,988 | $156,450▼14.8% | $294,673▲4.3% | $372,336▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $183,562▲9.1% | $282,444▼2.4% | $342,525▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $168,287▼5.8% | $289,431▲21.5% | $339,539▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $178,700 | $238,205 | $304,771 | 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 23-7415586, based in Hernando, Florida. 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 23-7415586.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $219,872 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 23-7415586) 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.