Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Richmond, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $435,070 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2100 Us Highway 27 S, Richmond, IN, 47374 EIN 35-0173267 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$435K
▲ 41.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$315K
Net assets
-$304K
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.
D
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +28% 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: 0 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a F 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $536K (FY2013) to $435K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $808KNet assets -$304K
Operating margin
27.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$504K
Total liabilities
$808K
Net assets
-$304K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,070▲41.5% | $315,006▲4.8% | -$303,965▲28.3% | $503,735▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $307,405▲12.7% | $300,489▲25.0% | -$424,029▲1.6% | $478,844▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $272,877▲41.5% | $240,409▲4.1% | -$430,945▲7.0% | $489,639▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,804▼48.5% | $230,846▲3.5% | -$463,413▼11.6% | $399,712▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $374,567▲15.3% | $223,059▼34.9% | -$415,342▲25.5% | $374,660▲56.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $324,867▼39.6% | $342,770▼33.8% | -$557,860▼3.3% | $239,935▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $537,513▲0.6% | $517,517▼3.3% | -$539,956▲3.6% | $256,919▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $534,120▼13.2% | $535,344▼6.3% | -$559,952▼0.2% | $233,019▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $615,687▲12.6% | $571,186▲15.7% | -$558,728▲7.4% | $293,257▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $546,861▲20.4% | $493,558▲5.3% | -$603,229▲8.1% | $291,927▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $454,137▼15.3% | $468,822▼14.3% | -$656,531▼2.3% | $292,751▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $536,472 | $547,092▲4.8% | -$641,842▼1.7% | $311,318▼21.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $521,949▼10.8% | -$631,223▲1.7% | $398,381▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $585,161▼2.3% | -$641,822▲1.1% | $391,904▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $598,793▼14.7% | -$648,636▲4.5% | $363,233▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $702,285 | -$678,885 | $405,033 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 35-0173267, based in Richmond, 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 35-0173267.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $435,070 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 35-0173267) 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.