Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, registered in 1951, with $36,869 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2789 S Park Rd, Bethel Park, PA, 15102 EIN 25-1158674 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$37K
▲ 13.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$71K
Net assets
$496K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating84 mo reserves · -92% 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: 84 mo reserves · -92% margin earns a F 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
- 2789 S Park Rd, Bethel Park, PA, 15102
- City
- Bethel Park
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34K (FY2011) to $37K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $237KNet assets $496K
Operating margin
-92.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$733K
Total liabilities
$237K
Net assets
$496K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,869▲13.5% | $70,807▲0.1% | $495,774▼6.4% | $732,574▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $32,493▼56.6% | $70,721▲2.4% | $529,712▼6.7% | $732,020▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,924▲29.1% | $69,088▲19.1% | $567,940▲1.0% | $780,840▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,033▼2.2% | $57,985▼23.7% | $562,104 | $779,038 | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,336▲2.6% | $75,965▲14.9% | $562,056▼2.9% | $778,661▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,821▲15.4% | $66,099▲2.9% | $578,685▼1.4% | $776,535▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,121▲22.5% | $64,206▲16.5% | $586,963▼2.3% | $777,042▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $40,904▼93.9% | $55,134▼36.5% | $601,048▼2.3% | $1,128,408▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $671,732▲3988% | $86,846▲29.6% | $615,278▲1924% | $1,020,972▲620% | 990 |
| 2015 | $16,431▼56.1% | $67,022▲32.6% | $30,392▼69.1% | $141,887▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,460▲4.9% | $50,540▲4.4% | $98,439▼11.7% | $153,612▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $35,718▲4.8% | $48,419▼33.0% | $111,519▼24.3% | $162,495▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | $34,090 | $72,305 | $147,331 | $183,920 | 990EZ |
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 | $8,500 |
| 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 25-1158674, based in Bethel Park, 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 25-1158674.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $36,869 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 25-1158674) 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.