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 Circleville, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $304,831 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
215 N Court St, Circleville, OH, 43113 EIN 31-4126540 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$305K
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$166K
Net assets
$1.1M
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+
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating78 mo reserves · +45% 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: 78 mo reserves · +45% margin earns a B+ 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
- 215 N Court St, Circleville, OH, 43113
- City
- Circleville
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $117K (FY2013) to $305K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
45.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,831▲13.9% | $166,457▼5.8% | $1,077,864▲14.7% | $1,109,657▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $267,522▲74.7% | $176,788▲14.5% | $939,490▲10.7% | $970,072▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $153,171▲12.8% | $154,405▲10.2% | $848,756▼0.2% | $873,805▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,751▼6.8% | $140,167▲26.8% | $850,868▼0.5% | $878,827▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $145,587▲28.0% | $110,563▼28.6% | $855,284▲0.7% | $881,169▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $113,717▲0.6% | $154,797▲52.7% | $849,448▼4.7% | $876,306▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $113,086▼16.4% | $101,348▲5.0% | $891,175▼1.5% | $916,202▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $135,239▲26.0% | $96,510▲7.3% | $904,533▲1.8% | $928,665▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $107,354▼3.6% | $89,929▼20.2% | $888,666▼0.7% | $912,752▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $111,367▲5.5% | $112,653▲5.3% | $894,635▼0.1% | $917,611▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $105,522▼10.2% | $106,947▼5.6% | $895,921▼0.2% | $896,271▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $117,480 | $113,344 | $897,346 | $897,846 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 31-4126540, based in Circleville, 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 31-4126540.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $304,831 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 31-4126540) 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.