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 Greenfield, Indiana, registered in 1972, with $63,256 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
820 S State St, Greenfield, IN, 46140 EIN 35-0828372 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$63K
▼ 57.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$66K
Net assets
$43K
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 rating8 mo reserves · -4% 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: 8 mo reserves · -4% 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
- Address
- 820 S State St, Greenfield, IN, 46140
- City
- Greenfield
- State
- Indiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $68K (FY2016) to $63K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $126KNet assets $43K
Operating margin
-3.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$169K
Total liabilities
$126K
Net assets
$43K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,256▼57.0% | $65,547▼46.8% | $42,671▼5.1% | $168,959▲48.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $146,996▲40.0% | $123,117▼6.2% | $44,962▲113% | $113,559▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $104,967▲24.2% | $131,258▲54.8% | $21,083▼72.8% | $91,818▲57.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,485▼8.0% | $84,816▲10.4% | $77,484▲8.6% | $58,287▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $91,814▲34.3% | $76,797▲37.3% | $71,350▲26.7% | $61,734▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $68,383▲0.7% | $55,946▼3.2% | $56,333▲28.3% | $56,211▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,923 | $57,797 | $43,896 | $42,571 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 35-0828372, based in Greenfield, 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 35-0828372.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $63,256 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 35-0828372) 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.