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 Liberty Twp, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $2,465,895 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4444 Hamilton Middletown Rd, Liberty Twp, OH, 45011 EIN 31-0214050 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$2.5M
▲ 13.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$2.5M
Net assets
$1.5M
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 rating7 mo reserves · +0% 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: 7 mo reserves · +0% 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
- Address
- 4444 Hamilton Middletown Rd, Liberty Twp, OH, 45011
- City
- Liberty Twp
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $2.5M (FY2022) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $911KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$911K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,465,895▲13.2% | $2,463,467▲5.4% | $1,478,477▲0.2% | $2,389,668▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,178,294▲10.4% | $2,337,855▲34.6% | $1,476,051▼9.8% | $2,231,576▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,973,042▲56.8% | $1,737,024▲52.8% | $1,635,611▲21.4% | $2,540,930▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,258,466▲8.4% | $1,136,429▼0.8% | $1,347,089▲10.0% | $2,301,015▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,160,593▼1.7% | $1,145,965▲1.3% | $1,225,052▲1.2% | $2,194,419▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,180,649▲0.6% | $1,131,742▲2.3% | $1,210,424▲11.7% | $2,038,121▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,173,993▲3.3% | $1,106,228▼4.9% | $1,083,963▼0.6% | $1,978,416▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,135,991 | $1,163,238▲0.1% | $1,090,902▼2.4% | $1,909,445▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,162,123▼1.4% | $1,118,149▼0.8% | $1,833,591▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,179,074▼3.9% | $1,127,569▲1.2% | $1,750,370▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,226,712 | $1,114,031 | $1,628,993 | 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 · $47K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $47K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $19,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $18,500 |
| 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 31-0214050, based in Liberty Twp, Ohio. 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 31-0214050.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $2,465,895 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 31-0214050) 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.