Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Springfield, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $1,166,165 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1536 Villa Rd, Springfield, OH, 45503 EIN 31-0214080 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.2M
▲ 1.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$433K
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 rating5 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: 5 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
- Address
- 1536 Villa Rd, Springfield, OH, 45503
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $766K (FY2014) to $1.2M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $615KNet assets $433K
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$615K
Net assets
$433K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,166,165▲1.4% | $1,092,343▲9.3% | $432,861▲20.6% | $1,047,740▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,149,530▲20.2% | $999,220▲16.1% | $359,039▲72.0% | $1,050,953▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $956,536▼9.6% | $860,922▼12.0% | $208,729▲84.5% | $939,465▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,058,143▲41.3% | $978,119▲27.4% | $113,115▲242% | $869,623▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $749,010▼23.7% | $768,052▼27.4% | $33,091▼36.5% | $814,410▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $981,332▲46.7% | $1,057,832▲44.6% | $52,133▼49.9% | $777,684▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $669,078▼7.4% | $731,496▼2.0% | $103,994▼26.5% | $883,704▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $722,611▼26.1% | $746,138▼25.9% | $141,487▼1.9% | $902,836▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $977,484▲22.2% | $1,006,971▲18.7% | $144,261▼12.7% | $966,249▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $800,114▲4.5% | $848,477▲6.0% | $165,198▼25.1% | $1,034,036▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $765,907 | $800,393▼9.9% | $220,539▼17.0% | $1,063,808▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $888,224▲189% | $265,715▲0.9% | $1,181,048▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $307,576 | $263,318 | $1,223,414 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 31-0214080, based in Springfield, 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 31-0214080.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,166,165 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 31-0214080) 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.