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 Washington, Pennsylvania, registered in 1972, with $420,693 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 245, Washington, PA, 15301 EIN 25-0787572 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$421K
▼ 6.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$409K
Net assets
$670K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · +3% 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: 20 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 245, Washington, PA, 15301
- City
- Washington
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $610K (FY2014) to $421K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $670K
Operating margin
2.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$710K
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$670K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,693▼6.2% | $408,525▲6.0% | $669,805▲1.9% | $709,586▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $448,661▲15.7% | $385,565▼1.1% | $657,635▼0.1% | $717,565▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $387,829▲26.8% | $389,843▲13.2% | $658,322▼0.3% | $709,636▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $305,944▲197% | $344,282▲71.0% | $660,336▼5.5% | $715,809▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $102,879▼67.1% | $201,294▼35.0% | $698,674▲1.3% | $776,433▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $312,477▼11.0% | $309,532▼8.7% | $689,622▼8.5% | $760,446▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $351,287▲36.6% | $339,151▲2.9% | $753,637▲0.4% | $794,224▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $257,154▼62.8% | $329,660▼51.0% | $750,371▼8.8% | $800,012▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $690,635▲18.7% | $672,620▲18.6% | $822,877▲2.2% | $853,142▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $581,941▼4.5% | $566,975▼12.4% | $804,862▲2.6% | $839,061▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $609,522 | $647,042▲75.8% | $784,255▼4.4% | $823,604▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $368,009▼41.7% | $820,569▼1.2% | $881,981▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $630,954 | $830,350 | $869,344 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 25-0787572, based in Washington, 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 25-0787572.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $420,693 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 25-0787572) 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.