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 Webster, New York, registered in 1972, with $86,643 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 105, Webster, NY, 14580 EIN 23-7583766 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$87K
▲ 11.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$165K
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 rating25 mo reserves · +8% 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: 25 mo reserves · +8% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60K (FY2013) to $87K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $165K
Operating margin
8.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$165K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$165K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,643▲11.2% | $79,413▲9.4% | $165,441▲4.6% | $165,441▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $77,942▼9.9% | $72,593▼24.9% | $158,211▲3.5% | $161,714▲5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $86,508▲74.2% | $96,638▲66.4% | $152,862▼6.2% | $152,862▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $49,666▲3.2% | $58,091▲17.9% | $162,992▼4.9% | $162,992▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $48,131▼22.7% | $49,291▼31.6% | $171,417▼0.7% | $171,417▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $62,287▼26.6% | $72,092▼9.7% | $172,577▼5.4% | $172,577▼5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $84,879▲14.3% | $79,880▲20.1% | $182,382▲2.8% | $182,382▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $74,267▼3.8% | $66,490▲7.6% | $177,383▲4.6% | $177,383▲4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $77,240▲78.1% | $61,804▼7.1% | $169,606▲24.3% | $169,606▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $43,358▼6.9% | $66,502▼6.5% | $136,494▼14.5% | $156,943▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $46,594▼22.0% | $71,120▲3.1% | $159,638▼13.3% | $172,861▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $59,702 | $68,957▼10.5% | $184,164▼4.8% | $199,028▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $77,078▲4.1% | $193,419▼4.2% | $202,744▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $74,063▼19.5% | $201,973▼3.3% | $211,298▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $91,958 | $208,789 | $223,277 | 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 investment program | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 23-7583766, based in Webster, 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 23-7583766.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $86,643 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 23-7583766) 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.