Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Coshocton, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $622,350 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
434 Chestnut St, Coshocton, OH, 43812 EIN 31-4126560 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$622K
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$533K
Net assets
$250K
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 rating6 mo reserves · +14% 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: 6 mo reserves · +14% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $269K (FY2013) to $622K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $59KNet assets $250K
Operating margin
14.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$309K
Total liabilities
$59K
Net assets
$250K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $622,350▲7.1% | $532,915▲13.7% | $249,903▲1.3% | $308,920▼15.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $580,931▲57.1% | $468,767▲36.0% | $246,610▼6.0% | $366,886▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $369,724▲6.3% | $344,560▲15.0% | $262,480▲3.6% | $342,481▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $347,938▼3.8% | $299,635▲0.1% | $253,467▲6.9% | $308,617▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $361,632▲8.1% | $299,200▼6.9% | $237,216▲34.9% | $362,523▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $334,496▼4.9% | $321,525▼4.9% | $175,888▲8.0% | $336,585▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $351,830▼3.2% | $337,937▼10.8% | $162,917▲13.4% | $325,517▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $363,416▲41.6% | $379,039▲39.9% | $143,655▼9.8% | $350,725▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $256,714▼5.4% | $270,959▼10.8% | $159,278▼8.2% | $399,553▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $271,293▼8.1% | $303,702▲4.7% | $173,523▼15.7% | $433,558▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $295,261▲9.8% | $290,003▲0.2% | $205,932▲2.6% | $474,678▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $268,861 | $289,294▼9.3% | $200,674▼9.2% | $476,566▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $319,111▲19.5% | $221,107▼12.6% | $523,194▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $267,071 | $253,114 | $565,290 | 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 · $20K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $20K, 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 |
| 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 31-4126560, based in Coshocton, 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 31-4126560.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $622,350 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 31-4126560) 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.