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 Mount Vernon, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $149,907 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
131 E 4th St, Mount Vernon, IN, 47620 EIN 35-0173311 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$150K
▲ 16.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$132K
Net assets
$72K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating7 mo reserves · +12% 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: 7 mo reserves · +12% 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 →
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
- Address
- 131 E 4th St, Mount Vernon, IN, 47620
- City
- Mount Vernon
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41K (FY2012) to $150K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $72K
Operating margin
11.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$72K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,907▲16.8% | $132,413▼0.1% | $71,778▲32.2% | $85,592▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $128,359▲12.0% | $132,523▲3.0% | $54,284▲94.1% | $68,758▼9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $114,583▲8.9% | $128,614▲8.7% | $27,965▼33.2% | $76,173▼17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $105,249▼19.8% | $118,311▼4.6% | $41,892▼23.8% | $92,472▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $131,201▼12.3% | $123,990▼18.8% | $54,954▲15.1% | $93,825▲47.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $149,536▲124% | $152,750▲177% | $47,743▼24.6% | $63,603▼24.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $66,798▲46.5% | $55,141▲23.9% | $63,354▼6.4% | $84,425▲18.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $45,591▼13.3% | $44,504▲7.1% | $67,683▲1.6% | $71,256▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $52,610▲44.3% | $41,542▼1.2% | $66,596▲19.9% | $71,729▲25.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $36,460▼27.5% | $42,029▼4.7% | $55,528▼9.1% | $57,060▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $50,282▲21.4% | $44,089▲11.7% | $61,097▲11.3% | $62,385▲13.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $41,430 | $39,457 | $54,904 | $55,217 | 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 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 35-0173311, based in Mount Vernon, 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 35-0173311.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $149,907 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 35-0173311) 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.