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 Parma, Ohio, registered in 1972, with $157,475 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 29003, Parma, OH, 44129 EIN 34-6548581 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$157K
▼ 24.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$160K
Net assets
$553K
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 rating41 mo reserves · -2% 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: 41 mo reserves · -2% 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 declined from $168K (FY2013) to $157K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $553K
Operating margin
-1.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$570K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$553K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,475▼24.4% | $160,086▲25.0% | $552,632▼3.5% | $569,588▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $208,282▲31.5% | $128,106▲1.2% | $572,670▲11.8% | $592,494▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $158,443▼10.4% | $126,555▼0.5% | $512,318▲6.9% | $539,673▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $176,903▲110% | $127,206▲96.7% | $479,129▲11.6% | $496,382▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $84,354▼28.4% | $64,661▼41.1% | $429,432▲1.2% | $457,427▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $117,871▲21.0% | $109,728▼12.8% | $424,390▼4.2% | $455,878▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $97,454▼31.3% | $125,852▼0.4% | $443,223▼7.6% | $463,623▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $141,948▲15.6% | $126,336 | $479,690▲3.4% | $485,331▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $122,750▼12.5% | $126,340▼21.2% | $464,077▼0.8% | $484,879▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $140,331▼15.1% | $160,353▼5.0% | $467,757▼4.1% | $497,047▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $165,299▼1.5% | $168,726▼2.3% | $487,779▼0.7% | $511,329▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $167,846 | $172,710▲3.6% | $491,206▼1.0% | $517,201▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $166,739▼0.2% | $496,070▼2.3% | $526,672▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $167,015▼4.6% | $507,868▼2.0% | $537,471▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $175,050▼10.2% | $518,319▼2.4% | $547,835▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $194,944 | $530,839 | $561,804 | 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 · $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 investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 34-6548581, based in Parma, 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 34-6548581.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $157,475 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 34-6548581) 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.