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 Woburn, Massachusetts, registered in 1951, with $562,947 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
295 Washington St, Woburn, MA, 01801 EIN 23-7583777 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$563K
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$502K
Net assets
$804K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating19 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: 19 mo reserves · +11% 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 →
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
- Address
- 295 Washington St, Woburn, MA, 01801
- City
- Woburn
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $236K (FY2013) to $563K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $89KNet assets $804K
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$893K
Total liabilities
$89K
Net assets
$804K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $562,947▲8.0% | $501,993▲5.3% | $804,112▲8.2% | $893,050▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $521,257▲25.1% | $476,834▲1.5% | $743,158▲6.4% | $853,561▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $416,748▲30.2% | $469,830▲25.5% | $698,735▼7.1% | $801,787▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $320,119▲193% | $374,311▲39.5% | $751,817▼6.7% | $819,483▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $109,188▼63.6% | $268,381▼19.8% | $806,009▼16.5% | $885,824▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $299,677▼75.3% | $334,533▼8.8% | $965,202▼3.5% | $1,008,084▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,212,373▲253% | $366,723▲6.0% | $1,000,058▲548% | $1,054,078▲107% | 990 |
| 2017 | $343,739▲28.2% | $345,984▲28.4% | $154,408▲59.9% | $510,191▲69.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $268,117▼7.1% | $269,420▲1.1% | $96,591▼1.3% | $301,263▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $288,586▲7.6% | $266,466▲4.4% | $97,894▲29.2% | $319,967▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $268,157▲13.4% | $255,127▲4.8% | $75,774▲20.8% | $297,798▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $236,436 | $243,526▼13.1% | $62,744▼10.2% | $292,188▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $280,266▲18.0% | $69,834▼44.4% | $306,627▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $237,447 | $125,509 | $349,706 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 23-7583777, based in Woburn, Massachusetts. 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 23-7583777.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $562,947 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 23-7583777) 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.