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 Wagoner, Oklahoma, registered in 1951, with $199,871 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
33604 Long Bay Rd, Wagoner, OK, 74467 EIN 27-0114496 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$200K
▲ 10.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$187K
Net assets
$223K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +6% 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: 14 mo reserves · +6% 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 $53K (FY2013) to $200K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $223K
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$243K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$223K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,871▲10.6% | $187,487▲9.5% | $222,732▼39.6% | $242,676▼37.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $180,784▲11.6% | $171,180▲6.3% | $368,931▲2.8% | $386,340▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,060▼10.6% | $161,018▼2.5% | $359,002▲0.3% | $379,821▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $181,293▲13.8% | $165,074▲23.6% | $357,899▲10.3% | $378,979▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $159,263▲10.0% | $133,578▲19.5% | $324,444▲8.6% | $337,495▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $144,772▲58.5% | $111,769▲21.3% | $298,759▲44.6% | $302,956▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $91,363▲42.0% | $92,177▲73.4% | $206,665▼0.4% | $218,685▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $64,358▲21.0% | $53,160▲9.1% | $207,479▲5.7% | $217,294▲6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $53,178 | $48,718 | $196,284 | $204,670 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 27-0114496, based in Wagoner, Oklahoma. 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 27-0114496.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $199,871 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 27-0114496) 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.