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 Peru, Indiana, registered in 1972, with $67,098 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 266, Peru, IN, 46970 EIN 35-0173510 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$67K
▲ 28.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$69K
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.
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · -3% 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: 53 mo reserves · -3% 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 →
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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $74K (FY2012) to $67K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,739Net assets $304K
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$311K
Total liabilities
$7,739
Net assets
$304K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,098▲28.0% | $69,273▲36.2% | $303,709▼0.7% | $311,448▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $52,439▼14.8% | $50,844▲4.5% | $305,884▲0.5% | $315,121▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $61,551▲44.5% | $48,669▲30.3% | $304,289▲4.4% | $313,374▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $42,607▲16.4% | $37,353▲6.9% | $291,407▲1.8% | $303,034▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $36,595▼37.6% | $34,927▼54.0% | $286,153▲0.6% | $302,272▼1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $58,664▼21.8% | $75,937▼2.4% | $284,485▼5.7% | $305,681▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $74,990▲7.3% | $77,782▼1.9% | $301,758▼0.9% | $309,239▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $69,889▼19.5% | $79,318▼4.4% | $304,550▼3.0% | $312,461▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $86,767▲5.8% | $82,936▲3.6% | $313,979▲1.2% | $313,979▲1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $81,990▲9.0% | $80,068▼2.7% | $310,148▲0.6% | $310,148▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $75,223▼14.7% | $82,323▲6.1% | $308,226▼2.3% | $308,226▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $88,184▲19.8% | $77,581▲3.6% | $315,326▲3.5% | $315,326▲3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $73,629 | $74,884 | $304,723 | $304,723 | 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.
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 35-0173510, based in Peru, 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 35-0173510.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $67,098 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 35-0173510) 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.