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 Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $59,442 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 8, Boalsburg, PA, 16827 EIN 24-0571126 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$59K
▼ 42.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$495K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating137 mo reserves · +27% 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: 137 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a B+ 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
- Po Box 8, Boalsburg, PA, 16827
- City
- Boalsburg
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $106K (FY2014) to $59K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $495K
Operating margin
27.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$495K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$495K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,442▼42.1% | $43,236▲7.6% | $494,790▲0.7% | $494,790▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $102,593▲103% | $40,171▲7.5% | $491,319▲10.6% | $491,319▲7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $50,531▼0.9% | $37,372▼13.4% | $444,350▼4.8% | $457,336▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $50,990▼52.1% | $43,136▼53.7% | $466,834▲28.7% | $473,680▲18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $106,388 | $93,187▼57.5% | $362,871▲7.5% | $401,580▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $219,144▼84.7% | $337,404▲173% | $388,491▼76.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,435,783▼8.6% | -$464,367▼237% | $1,658,803▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,570,090 | -$137,659 | $2,001,755 | 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.
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 24-0571126, based in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania. 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 24-0571126.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $59,442 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 24-0571126) 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.