Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Charlevoix, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $242,021 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
12735 Us Highway 31 N, Charlevoix, MI, 49720 EIN 26-2533323 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$242K
▼ 57.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$312K
Net assets
$68K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -29% 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 · -29% margin earns a D 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
- 12735 Us Highway 31 N, Charlevoix, MI, 49720
- City
- Charlevoix
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $146K (FY2014) to $242K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $327KNet assets $68K
Operating margin
-28.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$394K
Total liabilities
$327K
Net assets
$68K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,021▼57.3% | $311,823▼46.1% | $67,982▼50.7% | $394,491▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $567,318▼7.1% | $579,014▼2.4% | $137,784▼7.8% | $474,790▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $610,688▲47.0% | $593,181▲50.3% | $149,480▲13.3% | $498,863▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $415,447▲11.0% | $394,650▲18.1% | $131,973▲18.7% | $487,794▲326% | 990 |
| 2019 | $374,438▲27.7% | $334,132▲23.4% | $111,176▲56.9% | $114,625▲54.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $293,203▼2.5% | $270,818▼1.8% | $70,870▲46.2% | $74,138▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $300,830▲31.6% | $275,655▲24.2% | $48,485▲108% | $66,231▲126% | 990 |
| 2016 | $228,599▲45.2% | $221,971▲34.9% | $23,310▲39.7% | $29,258▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $157,429▲7.6% | $164,598▲17.3% | $16,682▼30.1% | $31,281▲7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $146,337 | $140,289 | $23,851 | $29,080 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 26-2533323, based in Charlevoix, Michigan. 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 26-2533323.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $242,021 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 26-2533323) 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.