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 Alexandria, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $107,485 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1810 S Harrison St, Alexandria, IN, 46001 EIN 35-0173240 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▼ 11.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$122K
Net assets
$369K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating36 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: 36 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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
- Address
- 1810 S Harrison St, Alexandria, IN, 46001
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2013) to $107K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $369K
Operating margin
-13.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$381K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$369K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,485▼11.5% | $121,627▲12.8% | $368,838▼3.7% | $381,045▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $121,402▲5.5% | $107,821▲15.2% | $382,980▲3.7% | $392,519▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $115,099▲23.2% | $93,608▼1.0% | $369,399▲6.2% | $379,833▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,416▲21.4% | $94,563▲6.5% | $347,908▼0.3% | $360,279▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,920▼34.3% | $88,832▼24.0% | $349,055▼3.3% | $361,027▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $117,166▼7.6% | $116,960▼7.6% | $360,967▼0.5% | $367,325▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $126,806▲11.0% | $126,543▲11.4% | $362,599▲0.1% | $373,413▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $114,221▲11.2% | $113,602▲7.1% | $362,336▲0.2% | $376,688▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,723▼1.9% | $106,112▲10.0% | $361,717▼0.9% | $372,691▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,674▲1.8% | $96,506▲6.0% | $365,106▲2.3% | $375,919▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $102,853▲46.3% | $91,063▲28.8% | $356,938▲3.4% | $368,400▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $70,295 | $70,681▼4.3% | $345,148▼0.1% | $351,244▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $73,874▲6.1% | $345,535▲1.5% | $350,347▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $69,647▼2.2% | $340,485▲0.2% | $347,359▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $71,187▼11.2% | $339,679▲0.8% | $344,727▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $80,129 | $336,919 | $341,163 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 35-0173240, based in Alexandria, Indiana. 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 35-0173240.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $107,485 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 35-0173240) 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.