Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Apollo, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $512,143 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
151 Elks Lodge Rd, Apollo, PA, 15613 EIN 25-0351050 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$512K
▲ 1.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$542K
Net assets
$152K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -6% 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: 3 mo reserves · -6% 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 →
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
- 151 Elks Lodge Rd, Apollo, PA, 15613
- City
- Apollo
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $437K (FY2016) to $512K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $153KNet assets $152K
Operating margin
-5.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$306K
Total liabilities
$153K
Net assets
$152K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,143▲1.5% | $542,197▲11.0% | $152,413▼16.5% | $305,513▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $504,483▼7.4% | $488,577▼10.4% | $182,467▲9.6% | $334,850▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $544,506▲3.4% | $545,189▲6.6% | $166,560▼0.4% | $323,985▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $526,440▼4.8% | $511,587▲5.3% | $167,242▲9.7% | $328,479▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $553,102▲39.8% | $485,741▲33.6% | $152,389▲79.7% | $332,576▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $395,618▲7.6% | $363,528▲3.9% | $84,809▲60.9% | $252,781▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $367,736▼4.6% | $349,806▼17.2% | $52,719▲51.5% | $248,001▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $385,412▼11.9% | $422,428▼0.7% | $34,789▼51.6% | $257,133▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $437,386 | $425,616 | $71,804 | $317,406 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 25-0351050, based in Apollo, 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 25-0351050.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $512,143 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 25-0351050) 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.