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 Sullivan, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $359,527 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
600 W Wolfe St, Sullivan, IN, 47882 EIN 35-0173527 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$360K
▼ 19.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$384K
Net assets
$463K
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 rating14 mo reserves · -7% 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: 14 mo reserves · -7% 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 $374K (FY2013) to $360K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities -$4,451Net assets $463K
Operating margin
-6.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$458K
Total liabilities
-$4,451
Net assets
$463K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $359,527▼19.0% | $384,452▼15.3% | $462,623▼5.1% | $458,172▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $444,093▲3.5% | $453,898▲25.2% | $487,548▼2.0% | $481,392▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $428,911▲2.5% | $362,576▲18.6% | $497,353▲15.4% | $453,581▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $418,588▲27.7% | $305,812▲4.3% | $431,018▲35.4% | $446,859▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $327,917▼5.5% | $293,275▼26.3% | $318,242▲12.2% | $371,279▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $347,097▼13.8% | $398,143▼16.0% | $283,600▼15.3% | $336,369▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $402,582▼17.3% | $474,253▲9.8% | $334,646▼17.6% | $374,682▼20.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $486,967▲20.7% | $431,931▲8.0% | $406,317▲15.7% | $468,848▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $403,523▼6.3% | $399,793▼0.5% | $351,281▲1.1% | $392,734▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $430,775▲17.0% | $401,603▲12.5% | $347,551▲9.2% | $427,530▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $368,255▼1.6% | $357,083▼1.0% | $318,379▲3.6% | $402,336▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $374,340 | $360,724 | $307,207 | $395,036 | 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 · $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 35-0173527, based in Sullivan, 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 35-0173527.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $359,527 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 35-0173527) 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.