Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in New Phila, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $508,647 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1180 Union Ave Nw, New Phila, OH, 44663 EIN 34-0093745 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$509K
▼ 5.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$534K
Net assets
$871K
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 rating20 mo reserves · -5% 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: 20 mo reserves · -5% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $614K (FY2013) to $509K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,329Net assets $871K
Operating margin
-5.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$875K
Total liabilities
$4,329
Net assets
$871K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,647▼5.1% | $534,164▼15.9% | $870,774▼2.5% | $875,103▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $535,841▲34.4% | $635,498▼5.0% | $893,359▼10.0% | $903,303▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $398,679▼23.2% | $668,853▲27.1% | $993,016▼21.4% | $1,008,276▼21.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $519,374▲12.5% | $526,310▲48.1% | $1,263,190▼0.5% | $1,278,845▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $461,674▼12.0% | $355,331▼31.2% | $1,270,126▲9.1% | $1,321,765▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $524,807▼6.8% | $516,405▼14.3% | $1,163,783▲0.7% | $1,233,901▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $562,929▼15.9% | $602,488▼2.7% | $1,155,381▼3.3% | $1,220,502▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $669,006▲8.7% | $619,480▲6.4% | $1,194,940▲4.3% | $1,222,675▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $615,674▲3.9% | $582,284▲3.2% | $1,145,414▲3.0% | $1,145,414▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $592,445▼0.5% | $564,154▲5.5% | $1,112,024▲2.6% | $1,112,024▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $595,279▼3.0% | $534,796▲6.2% | $1,083,733▲5.9% | $1,083,733▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $613,919 | $503,441▲5.2% | $1,023,250▲12.1% | $1,023,250▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $478,431▼1.4% | $912,772▲4.5% | $924,759▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $485,460 | $873,683 | $873,683 | 990 |
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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 34-0093745, based in New Phila, 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 34-0093745.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $508,647 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 34-0093745) 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.