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 Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $80,681 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1000 6th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010 EIN 25-0460770 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$81K
▼ 0.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$90K
Net assets
$139K
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 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 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
- 1000 6th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA, 15010
- City
- Beaver Falls
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $79K (FY2013) to $81K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $139K
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$177K
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$139K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,681▼0.7% | $89,774▼8.2% | $138,904▼6.1% | $176,688▲13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $81,213▼6.0% | $97,843▲1.7% | $147,997▼9.6% | $156,132▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $86,366▲59.7% | $96,217▲12.8% | $163,740▼9.6% | $169,970▼7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $54,091▲12.4% | $85,278▲67.3% | $181,150▼14.7% | $184,598▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $48,135▲27.3% | $50,976▼15.3% | $212,337▼9.9% | $212,337▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $37,800▼17.9% | $60,187▼0.9% | $235,763▼13.2% | $235,763▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,040▼31.4% | $60,709▼2.0% | $271,716▼7.9% | $271,716▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,135▼17.9% | $61,979▼25.8% | $295,050▲1.8% | $295,050▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $81,765▼21.3% | $83,553▼15.4% | $289,894▼0.6% | $289,894▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $103,950▲31.2% | $98,785▼47.0% | $291,682▲17.2% | $291,682▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $79,242 | $186,393▲37.6% | $248,894▼30.1% | $248,894▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $135,472▼3.1% | $356,045▼7.8% | $356,045▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $139,860▼11.1% | $385,977▼5.4% | $385,977▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $157,284 | $407,904 | $407,904 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 25-0460770, based in Beaver Falls, 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 25-0460770.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $80,681 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 25-0460770) 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.