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 Bloomington, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $99,744 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 97, Bloomington, IN, 47402 EIN 35-0173355 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$100K
▼ 32.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$78K
Net assets
$538K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating83 mo reserves · +22% 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: 83 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a B+ 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
- Po Box 97, Bloomington, IN, 47402
- City
- Bloomington
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $53K (FY2013) to $100K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $77KNet assets $538K
Operating margin
21.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$614K
Total liabilities
$77K
Net assets
$538K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,744▼32.8% | $77,931▼41.9% | $537,599▲4.2% | $614,237▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $148,496▲0.6% | $134,070▼5.1% | $515,786▲2.8% | $592,831▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $147,629▲383% | $141,303▲19.9% | $501,672▲1.3% | $567,976▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | -$52,206▼140% | $117,821▼44.2% | $495,345▼25.6% | $564,660▼24.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $129,261▲34.7% | $211,303▲113% | $665,443▲12.8% | $748,615▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $95,945▲82.7% | $99,377▲115% | $590,026▼0.6% | $592,257▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,517 | $46,267▼49.1% | $593,458▲1.2% | $598,833▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $90,913▲13.3% | $586,708▲0.4% | $592,439▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $80,251 | $584,659 | $593,972 | 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 35-0173355, based in Bloomington, 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 35-0173355.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $99,744 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 35-0173355) 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.