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 Anchorage, Alaska, registered in 1951, with $119,492 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 240251, Anchorage, AK, 99524 EIN 27-3373956 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$119K
▲ 21.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$115K
Net assets
$149K
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 rating16 mo reserves · +4% 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: 16 mo reserves · +4% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94K (FY2013) to $119K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $149K
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$160K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$149K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,492▲21.4% | $115,179▲6.6% | $148,964▲3.0% | $159,581▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $98,422▼8.7% | $108,032▲14.0% | $144,651▼1.6% | $153,694▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $107,800▲549% | $94,725▲137% | $146,937▲3.0% | $164,441▲11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $16,608▼75.2% | $39,942▲48.3% | $142,617▼15.3% | $147,324▼12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $67,073▼8.9% | $26,925▼63.3% | $168,283▲31.3% | $168,433▲31.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $73,601▼38.0% | $73,330▼33.4% | $128,135▼6.0% | $128,285▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $118,641▲2.6% | $110,085▼17.3% | $136,318▲3.5% | $144,768▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $115,634▼1.9% | $133,097▲27.1% | $131,740▲6.1% | $141,493▲8.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $117,926▼12.7% | $104,697▼27.9% | $124,144▲16.0% | $131,061▲9.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $135,037▲8.5% | $145,231▲103% | $106,983▼8.7% | $119,251▼24.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $124,446▲31.9% | $71,654▲61.2% | $117,176▲84.0% | $158,105▲110% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $94,320 | $44,462 | $63,683 | $75,268 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 27-3373956, based in Anchorage, Alaska. 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 27-3373956.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $119,492 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 27-3373956) 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.