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 Troy, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $201,936 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
17 W Franklin St, Troy, OH, 45373 EIN 31-0214090 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$202K
▲ 9.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$197K
Net assets
$593K
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 rating36 mo reserves · +2% 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: 36 mo reserves · +2% 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 $123K (FY2013) to $202K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $47KNet assets $593K
Operating margin
2.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$640K
Total liabilities
$47K
Net assets
$593K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $201,936▲9.0% | $197,388▼3.5% | $592,947▲0.8% | $639,698▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $185,211▲18.3% | $204,563▲41.4% | $588,399▼3.2% | $628,201▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $156,621▲12.6% | $144,621▲20.2% | $607,751▲2.0% | $639,822▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,108▼0.5% | $120,304▼28.0% | $595,751▲3.3% | $626,435▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $139,769▼2.1% | $167,181▲32.9% | $576,947▼4.5% | $603,047▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,707▼8.3% | $125,753▼8.6% | $604,359▲2.9% | $636,616▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $155,707▼8.1% | $137,595▼15.0% | $587,405▲3.2% | $614,381▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $169,508▲11.7% | $161,812▲0.1% | $569,293▲1.4% | $570,386▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $151,817▲2.8% | $161,602▲4.2% | $561,597▼1.7% | $562,632▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $147,714▲19.6% | $155,122▲30.5% | $571,382▼1.3% | $572,615▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $123,490 | $118,887▼1.4% | $578,790▲0.8% | $579,737▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $120,595▼70.8% | $574,187▲0.3% | $574,976▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $413,536▲17.1% | $572,207▲0.1% | $574,040▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $353,223 | $571,784 | $573,527 | 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 investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 31-0214090, based in Troy, 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 31-0214090.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $201,936 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 31-0214090) 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.