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 High Ridge, Missouri, registered in 1972, with $212,733 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 335, High Ridge, MO, 63049 EIN 23-7583602 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$213K
▼ 5.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$217K
Net assets
$592K
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 rating33 mo reserves · -2% 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: 33 mo reserves · -2% 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 335, High Ridge, MO, 63049
- City
- High Ridge
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $134K (FY2013) to $213K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $592K
Operating margin
-1.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$624K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$592K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212,733▼5.2% | $216,791▲14.7% | $591,711▼0.7% | $624,153▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $224,322▼1.1% | $188,939▼2.6% | $595,669▲6.3% | $626,210▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $226,738▲35.5% | $194,017▲28.5% | $560,286▲6.2% | $601,070▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,309▲42.2% | $151,044▲33.1% | $527,565▲3.2% | $549,438▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $117,690▼10.2% | $113,470▼18.7% | $511,300▲0.8% | $531,992▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,095▲7.4% | $139,615▼13.5% | $507,080▼1.7% | $539,148▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,062▼32.3% | $161,352▼10.1% | $515,600▼7.1% | $517,093▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $180,202▲34.6% | $179,570▼1.3% | $554,890▼0.1% | $565,939▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $133,844 | $181,964▲0.6% | $555,692▼8.0% | $561,192▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $180,949▼10.7% | $603,812▼7.7% | $608,551▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $202,737▼2.0% | $654,066▼3.5% | $656,476▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $206,844▲1.4% | $677,453▼6.1% | $693,990▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $203,986 | $721,433 | $743,037 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 23-7583602, based in High Ridge, Missouri. 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 23-7583602.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $212,733 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 23-7583602) 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.