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 Middletown, Ohio, registered in 1972, with $164,696 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6475 1/2 Trenton Franklin Rd, Middletown, OH, 45042 EIN 31-0214070 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$165K
▲ 34.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$133K
Net assets
$204K
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 rating18 mo reserves · +19% 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: 18 mo reserves · +19% 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
- 6475 1/2 Trenton Franklin Rd, Middletown, OH, 45042
- City
- Middletown
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68K (FY2011) to $165K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $115KNet assets $204K
Operating margin
19.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$318K
Total liabilities
$115K
Net assets
$204K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,696▲34.9% | $132,659▲30.2% | $203,515▲18.7% | $318,297▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $122,073▲37.2% | $101,921▲4.5% | $171,477▲13.3% | $294,504▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $88,957▲13.0% | $97,510▲64.8% | $151,325▼5.3% | $282,456▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $78,694▲33.3% | $59,172▼1.7% | $159,877▲13.9% | $293,769▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $59,049▼37.1% | $60,176▼16.8% | $140,355▼0.8% | $279,580▼2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $93,878▲17.9% | $72,315▼29.7% | $141,482▲18.0% | $287,593▲3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $79,635▲30.1% | $102,885▲113% | $119,919▼16.2% | $277,860▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $61,213▼15.8% | $48,355▼17.2% | $143,169▲9.9% | $276,217▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $72,681▲11.1% | $58,435▼13.9% | $130,311▼48.5% | $274,745▼33.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $65,446▼12.2% | $67,902▲4.9% | $253,201▼1.0% | $411,623▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $74,516▲9.0% | $64,706▲4.4% | $255,657▲4.0% | $416,665▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $68,339 | $61,975 | $245,847 | $416,087 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 31-0214070, based in Middletown, 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 31-0214070.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $164,696 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 31-0214070) 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.