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 Marysville, Ohio, registered in 1972, with $324,786 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
125 E 5th St, Marysville, OH, 43040 EIN 31-6041179 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▼ 29.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$230K
Net assets
$697K
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 · +29% 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 · +29% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 125 E 5th St, Marysville, OH, 43040
- City
- Marysville
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $106K (FY2013) to $325K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10KNet assets $697K
Operating margin
29.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$707K
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
$697K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,786▼29.9% | $230,115▼43.3% | $696,700▲20.7% | $707,152▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $463,031▲23.4% | $405,761▲30.0% | $577,294▲11.0% | $624,687▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $375,306▲59.8% | $312,129▲46.6% | $520,025▲13.8% | $597,166▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $234,868▲16.4% | $212,855▲30.3% | $456,848▲5.1% | $551,793▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $201,848▲12.5% | $163,310▼3.6% | $434,835▲9.7% | $498,469▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $179,483▲32.8% | $169,396▲30.8% | $396,297▲2.6% | $470,187▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $135,110▲18.9% | $129,541▲18.5% | $386,210▲1.5% | $391,001▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,621▲20.9% | $109,286▼1.9% | $380,641▲1.2% | $384,273▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $94,006▼17.3% | $111,348▼5.5% | $376,306▼7.9% | $379,938▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $113,617▲22.8% | $117,776▼11.3% | $408,648▼1.0% | $412,280▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,508▼13.1% | $132,854▲6.3% | $412,807▼8.8% | $421,079▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $106,489 | $124,997▲2.0% | $452,820▼3.9% | $461,461▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $122,543▼4.0% | $471,328▼4.1% | $484,448▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $127,630▼21.2% | $491,657▼5.7% | $500,302▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $161,873 | $521,502 | $531,554 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 31-6041179, based in Marysville, 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 31-6041179.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $324,786 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 31-6041179) 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.