Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $696,983 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
115 Elks Club Rd, Latrobe, PA, 15650 EIN 25-0351250 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$697K
▼ 12.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$751K
Net assets
$1.6M
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 rating26 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: 26 mo reserves · -8% 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
- 115 Elks Club Rd, Latrobe, PA, 15650
- City
- Latrobe
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2013) to $697K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $310KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
-7.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$310K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $696,983▼12.0% | $750,910▼13.7% | $1,642,845▼3.2% | $1,952,643▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $792,019▼8.6% | $870,189▲10.2% | $1,696,772▼4.4% | $1,879,581▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $866,739▲13.0% | $789,988▲50.7% | $1,774,942▲4.5% | $1,890,755▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $767,175▲19.2% | $524,337▲32.5% | $1,698,134▲16.7% | $2,106,518▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $643,517▼17.6% | $395,797▼44.8% | $1,455,295▲21.2% | $1,892,202▲22.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $780,968▼8.1% | $716,460▲6.7% | $1,200,999▲3.9% | $1,547,411▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $849,722▲45.0% | $671,272▲3.6% | $1,156,206▲18.2% | $1,212,581▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $585,853▼13.1% | $648,199▼1.7% | $978,071▼6.0% | $1,200,783▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $673,794▼3.8% | $659,119▼18.7% | $1,040,474▲1.4% | $1,328,199▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $700,592▼18.7% | $810,763▼7.0% | $1,025,799▼17.1% | $1,380,344▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $861,947▼19.1% | $871,633▼2.1% | $1,237,208▼0.8% | $1,645,194▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,065,938 | $890,462▲3.3% | $1,246,892▲16.4% | $1,675,253▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $862,395▲9.4% | $1,071,416▲30.2% | $1,398,219▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $788,495 | $823,001 | $1,233,755 | 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.
Grants received · $18K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 25-0351250, based in Latrobe, 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 25-0351250.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $696,983 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 25-0351250) 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.