Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Valparaiso, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $60,622 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
157 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 EIN 35-0312156 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$61K
▲ 38.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85K
Net assets
$334K
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 rating47 mo reserves · -40% 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: 47 mo reserves · -40% 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
- 157 Jefferson St, Valparaiso, IN, 46383
- City
- Valparaiso
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $78K (FY2010) to $61K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $334K
Operating margin
-40.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$348K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$334K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,622▲38.2% | $84,904▲15.1% | $333,880▼6.9% | $348,065▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $43,861▲27.4% | $73,736▼0.9% | $358,503▼8.2% | $371,495▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $34,440▼82.8% | $74,409▼65.0% | $390,390▼6.6% | $390,390▼9.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $199,749▲27.1% | $212,410▲40.4% | $418,100▼4.7% | $430,302▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $157,204▲47.1% | $151,330▲39.6% | $438,816▼0.1% | $444,024▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $106,875▼24.0% | $108,377▼21.9% | $439,194▼0.3% | $454,570▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $140,579▲13.3% | $138,799▲24.6% | $440,696▲0.4% | $464,207▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $124,083▼2.7% | $111,429▲1.0% | $438,916▲146% | $458,960▲122% | 990 |
| 2016 | $127,481▲9.8% | $110,299▼8.3% | $178,524▲10.5% | $206,363▲26.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $116,089▲5.5% | $120,270▲40.5% | $161,611▼2.5% | $163,673▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $109,994▲10.5% | $85,616▼14.5% | $165,792▲17.2% | $167,113▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $99,565 | $100,119▼20.9% | $141,414▼0.4% | $176,081▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $126,543▲42.6% | $141,964▼16.7% | $166,225▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | $78,129 | $88,743 | $170,357 | $190,525 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| 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 35-0312156, based in Valparaiso, 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 35-0312156.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $60,622 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 35-0312156) 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.