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 Rushville, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $323,885 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 81, Rushville, IN, 46173 EIN 35-0173269 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$324K
▲ 5.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$358K
Net assets
$354K
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 rating12 mo reserves · -10% 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: 12 mo reserves · -10% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $495K (FY2016) to $324K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $77KNet assets $354K
Operating margin
-10.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$431K
Total liabilities
$77K
Net assets
$354K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323,885▲5.1% | $357,881▼5.1% | $354,395▼8.8% | $430,930▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $308,213▲10.0% | $377,175▲13.0% | $388,391▼15.1% | $467,946▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $280,263▼1.9% | $333,696▲13.2% | $457,353▼10.5% | $545,124▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $285,768▼40.8% | $294,886▼29.1% | $510,786▼1.8% | $609,683▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $482,810▲5.9% | $415,648▼16.2% | $519,904▲14.8% | $538,441▼39.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $456,114▼6.9% | $495,887▲1.5% | $452,742▼8.1% | $883,329▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $489,714▲4.9% | $488,493▲8.5% | $492,515▲0.2% | $928,178▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $467,026▼5.6% | $450,366▼1.4% | $491,294▲3.5% | $964,599▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $494,853 | $456,566 | $474,634 | $990,190 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 35-0173269, based in Rushville, 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 35-0173269.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $323,885 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 35-0173269) 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.