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 Princeton, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $102,665 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 57, Princeton, IN, 47670 EIN 35-0661191 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$103K
▲ 1.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$105K
Net assets
$737K
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 rating84 mo reserves · -2% 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: 84 mo reserves · -2% 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68K (FY2013) to $103K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $737K
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$737K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$737K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,665▲1.7% | $104,910▼2.4% | $736,727▼0.3% | $736,727▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $100,969▲5.2% | $107,452▲26.5% | $738,972▼0.9% | $738,972▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $95,945▲1.9% | $84,930▼5.2% | $745,455▲1.5% | $745,455▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,197▲23.7% | $89,576▲26.2% | $734,440▲0.6% | $734,440▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,125▲6.7% | $70,963▲9.7% | $729,819▲0.2% | $729,819▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $71,377▼7.4% | $64,706▼10.0% | $728,118▲3.1% | $728,118▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,040▲11.8% | $71,909▲12.3% | $706,355▲1.1% | $706,355▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $68,878▼11.6% | $64,033▲10.0% | $698,980▼1.5% | $698,980▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $77,928▼45.2% | $58,237▼25.2% | $709,523▲1.1% | $709,523▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,210▲35.0% | $77,875▲100.0% | $702,106▲1.7% | $702,106▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $105,319▲53.8% | $38,938▼40.2% | $690,146▲296% | $690,146▲296% | 990 |
| 2013 | $68,458 | $65,087▲1.0% | $174,060▼30.9% | $174,060▼30.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,411▼1.1% | $251,883▲1.1% | $251,883▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $65,120▼10.0% | $249,197▲15.3% | $249,197▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $72,377 | $216,047 | $216,047 | 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 · $8,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
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 35-0661191, based in Princeton, 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 35-0661191.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $102,665 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 35-0661191) 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.