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 Woodbridge, Virginia, registered in 1972, with $367,753 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
14602 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA, 22193 EIN 23-7583778 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$368K
▼ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$435K
Net assets
$850K
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 rating23 mo reserves · -18% 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: 23 mo reserves · -18% 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 →
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
- 14602 Minnieville Rd, Woodbridge, VA, 22193
- City
- Woodbridge
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2013) to $368K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18KNet assets $850K
Operating margin
-18.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$868K
Total liabilities
$18K
Net assets
$850K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $367,753▼3.2% | $434,561▲13.4% | $850,124▼7.1% | $868,407▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $379,727▼26.9% | $383,172▼17.4% | $914,906▼0.3% | $934,203▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $519,213▲66.0% | $464,074▲57.7% | $917,832▲6.4% | $946,811▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $312,752▲53.0% | $294,311▲43.4% | $862,693▲2.2% | $894,125▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $204,431▲12.4% | $205,252▲20.9% | $844,252▼0.1% | $864,804 | 990 |
| 2019 | $181,902▼32.5% | $169,826▼22.6% | $845,073▲1.4% | $864,945▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $269,575▲52.2% | $219,347▲11.3% | $832,997▲6.4% | $847,763▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $177,164▼3.7% | $197,014▲3.1% | $782,769▼2.5% | $795,310▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $184,050▲14.0% | $191,073▲8.8% | $802,619▼0.9% | $818,880▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $161,429▼5.9% | $175,666▲6.2% | $809,642▼1.7% | $828,905▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $171,637▲33.8% | $165,346▼5.7% | $823,879▲0.8% | $837,747 | 990 |
| 2013 | $128,232 | $175,345 | $817,588 | $837,669 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 23-7583778, based in Woodbridge, Virginia. 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 23-7583778.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $367,753 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 23-7583778) 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.