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 Defiance, Ohio, registered in 1972, with $569,874 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1760 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH, 43512 EIN 34-4291247 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$570K
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$536K
Net assets
$236K
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 rating5 mo reserves · +6% 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: 5 mo reserves · +6% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $223K (FY2009) to $570K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $80KNet assets $236K
Operating margin
5.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$316K
Total liabilities
$80K
Net assets
$236K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $569,874▲0.6% | $536,186▲4.1% | $235,741▲16.7% | $316,213▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $566,615▲22.7% | $514,852▲25.5% | $202,053▲32.7% | $247,998▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $461,904▼4.6% | $410,251▼10.6% | $152,283▲51.4% | $218,181▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $483,962▲57.7% | $459,063▲57.7% | $100,610▲32.9% | $179,965▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $306,924▼11.4% | $291,134▼10.3% | $75,692▲26.4% | $170,663▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $346,425▲9.0% | $324,525▲10.7% | $59,883▲57.7% | $121,084▲59.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $317,750▲23.0% | $293,278▲13.2% | $37,984▲181% | $76,015▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $258,332▲6.4% | $259,013▲9.9% | $13,512▼4.8% | $70,049▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $242,797▲21.0% | $235,639▲13.9% | $14,193▲102% | $58,631▲47.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $200,627▲24.0% | $206,840▲26.8% | $7,035▼46.9% | $39,682▼28.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,745▲4.7% | $163,159▲10.3% | $13,248▼9.6% | $55,187▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $154,507 | $147,909▼7.8% | $14,662▲81.8% | $51,495▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $160,439▼34.1% | $8,064▼2.7% | $49,241▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $243,421▼12.5% | $8,287▼88.6% | $38,991▼68.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $278,336▲4.3% | $72,480▼10.7% | $122,606▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | $223,458 | $266,917 | $81,148 | $124,029 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
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 34-4291247, based in Defiance, 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 34-4291247.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $569,874 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 34-4291247) 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.