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 Toledo, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $167,772 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3520 N Holland Sylvania Rd, Toledo, OH, 43615 EIN 34-4126490 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$168K
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$150K
Net assets
$471K
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 rating38 mo reserves · +11% 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: 38 mo reserves · +11% 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 $146K (FY2009) to $168K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $471K
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$502K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$471K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,772▲6.6% | $149,710▲20.3% | $470,585▲3.1% | $502,220▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $157,338▲33.2% | $124,462▲10.4% | $456,423▲8.1% | $489,278▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118,122▲14.5% | $112,714▲22.3% | $422,133▲2.4% | $455,595▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $103,140▲158% | $92,162▲117% | $412,319▲2.7% | $444,824▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,939▼64.3% | $42,407▼60.7% | $401,341▼0.6% | $431,978▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $111,823▲44.5% | $107,890▼0.4% | $403,809▲1.0% | $438,230▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,404▼26.9% | $108,301▲2.7% | $399,875▼7.2% | $414,201▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,924▼5.8% | $105,403▲30.1% | $430,774▲0.1% | $459,314▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $112,499▲12.8% | $81,040▼3.8% | $430,253▲7.9% | $467,016▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $99,712▼15.2% | $84,235▼5.8% | $398,794▲4.0% | $433,177▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $117,517▲78.9% | $89,383▼17.8% | $383,317▲7.9% | $419,648▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,687 | $108,675▼15.6% | $355,183▼10.8% | $398,756▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $128,817▼6.7% | $398,171▼6.2% | $439,356▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $138,098▲4.4% | $424,352▼10.4% | $473,722▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $132,236▼12.3% | $473,518▼5.5% | $527,018▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | $145,967 | $150,863 | $501,308 | $552,705 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 34-4126490, based in Toledo, 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 34-4126490.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $167,772 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 34-4126490) 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.