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 Wooster, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $443,849 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
335 N Market St, Wooster, OH, 44691 EIN 34-0202575 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$444K
▲ 36.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$386K
Net assets
$990K
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 rating31 mo reserves · +13% 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: 31 mo reserves · +13% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $178K (FY2009) to $444K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $137KNet assets $990K
Operating margin
12.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$137K
Net assets
$990K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $443,849▲36.7% | $386,446▲34.4% | $990,269▲9.0% | $1,127,755▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $324,760▲8.6% | $287,566▲9.3% | $908,602▲4.3% | $1,004,471▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $299,121▲5.2% | $262,978▲19.8% | $871,408▲4.6% | $932,801▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $284,245▲37.8% | $219,568▼10.1% | $832,836▲18.0% | $894,393▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $206,286▲3.5% | $244,341▼0.2% | $705,917▼5.6% | $790,872▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $199,217▼16.8% | $244,924▼0.4% | $747,769▼5.7% | $843,255▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $239,392▼1.5% | $245,785▼3.0% | $793,168▲0.4% | $900,300▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $243,128▼20.9% | $253,270▲7.5% | $789,627▼0.4% | $913,738▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $307,388▲39.4% | $235,564▲10.2% | $792,514▲10.3% | $933,544▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $220,440▼3.7% | $213,687▼3.1% | $718,234▲1.8% | $891,069▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $228,876 | $220,527▼7.3% | $705,611▲1.2% | $862,196▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $237,991▲11.5% | $697,262▼11.2% | $841,159▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $213,397▲3.3% | $784,793▼3.7% | $843,352▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $206,527▼7.0% | $815,206▼4.9% | $874,681▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | $177,551 | $221,954 | $857,621 | $911,261 | 990EZ |
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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 | $8,134 |
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 34-0202575, based in Wooster, 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 34-0202575.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $443,849 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 34-0202575) 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.