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 Columbia City, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $80,587 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
109 S Main St, Columbia City, IN, 46725 EIN 35-0173333 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$81K
▼ 24.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$108K
Net assets
$87K
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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -34% 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: 10 mo reserves · -34% margin earns a D 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
- 109 S Main St, Columbia City, IN, 46725
- City
- Columbia City
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $118K (FY2014) to $81K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4,783Net assets $87K
Operating margin
-33.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$92K
Total liabilities
$4,783
Net assets
$87K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,587▼24.4% | $107,737▲4.9% | $86,899▼23.8% | $91,682▼22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $106,584▲0.4% | $102,747▲11.1% | $114,049▲3.5% | $117,540▲5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $106,205▲22.4% | $92,446▲20.4% | $110,212▲14.3% | $111,131▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $86,792▼21.2% | $76,800▼26.2% | $96,453▲11.6% | $102,731▲0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $110,085▲14.9% | $104,113▼7.8% | $86,461▲7.4% | $101,914▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $95,811▼19.2% | $112,957▲1.9% | $80,489▼17.6% | $94,168▼15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $118,637▲18.6% | $110,851▲0.2% | $97,635▲8.7% | $111,112▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $100,029▼22.5% | $110,658▼10.6% | $89,849▼4.3% | $114,669▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $129,082▲9.5% | $123,762▲21.7% | $93,908▼13.1% | $102,962▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $117,842 | $101,674 | $108,016 | $122,434 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 35-0173333, based in Columbia City, 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 35-0173333.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $80,587 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 35-0173333) 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.