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 Bradenton, Florida, registered in 1951, with $546,615 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4602 Lena Rd, Bradenton, FL, 34211 EIN 26-4821354 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$547K
▼ 14.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$520K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating38 mo reserves · +5% 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: 38 mo reserves · +5% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $208K (FY2013) to $547K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $865KNet assets $1.6M
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.5M
Total liabilities
$865K
Net assets
$1.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $546,615▼14.4% | $520,227▲3.7% | $1,636,908▲1.9% | $2,501,909▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $638,271▲18.6% | $501,480▲8.2% | $1,606,302▲9.2% | $2,490,911▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $537,956▲11.5% | $463,298▲30.0% | $1,470,516▲5.4% | $2,377,761▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $482,454▲40.1% | $356,425▲14.7% | $1,394,657▲9.1% | $2,326,183▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $344,243▼29.4% | $310,737▼28.2% | $1,277,755▲2.3% | $2,221,369 | 990 |
| 2019 | $487,841▲16.2% | $432,546▲23.7% | $1,248,654▲4.7% | $2,220,962▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $419,979▲35.2% | $349,689▲48.8% | $1,192,841▼2.4% | $2,182,083▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $310,524▲39.2% | $234,948▲26.8% | $1,222,340▲3.6% | $2,167,311▲77.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $223,005▼34.2% | $185,245▲6.1% | $1,179,512▲3.6% | $1,223,621▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $338,833▲51.9% | $174,614▼0.7% | $1,138,702▼0.4% | $1,170,270▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $223,071▲7.5% | $175,850▲20.3% | $1,143,488▲4.3% | $1,169,251▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $207,519 | $146,201▼1.7% | $1,096,827▲6.0% | $1,121,080▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $148,701▼5.8% | $1,034,901▲3.9% | $1,057,488▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $157,784▲81.1% | $996,286▲595% | $1,019,703▲493% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $87,102 | $143,438 | $172,006 | 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 · $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 26-4821354, based in Bradenton, Florida. 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 26-4821354.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $546,615 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 26-4821354) 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.