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 Cambridge, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $450,275 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 484, Cambridge, OH, 43725 EIN 31-4126545 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$450K
▼ 40.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$463K
Net assets
$470K
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 rating12 mo reserves · -3% 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: 12 mo reserves · -3% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $301K (FY2017) to $450K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $79KNet assets $470K
Operating margin
-2.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$548K
Total liabilities
$79K
Net assets
$470K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $450,275▼40.4% | $463,407▲4.4% | $469,698▼2.7% | $548,463▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $754,981▲83.9% | $444,039▲5.4% | $482,830▲181% | $565,222▲120% | 990 |
| 2022 | $410,554▲8.6% | $421,468 | $171,888▼6.0% | $257,017▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $378,062▲10.5% | $421,573▲43.2% | $182,802▼19.2% | $268,119▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $342,087▼6.3% | $294,433▼17.1% | $226,313▲26.7% | $326,057▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $365,071▲11.1% | $355,360▲9.6% | $178,659▲5.7% | $283,941▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $328,611▲9.3% | $324,202▲16.7% | $168,948▲2.7% | $285,430▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $300,592 | $277,837 | $164,539 | $289,697 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 31-4126545, based in Cambridge, 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 31-4126545.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $450,275 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 31-4126545) 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.