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 Columbus, Indiana, registered in 1951, with $195,535 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
4664 Ray Boll Blvd, Columbus, IN, 47203 EIN 35-1966969 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$196K
▼ 15.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$216K
Net assets
$436K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -10% 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: 24 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 grew from $152K (FY2013) to $196K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $194KNet assets $436K
Operating margin
-10.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$631K
Total liabilities
$194K
Net assets
$436K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $195,535▼15.9% | $215,767▼8.1% | $436,434▼4.4% | $630,578▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $232,526▲36.6% | $234,775▲3.6% | $456,509▼0.5% | $664,269▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $170,254▼38.7% | $226,683▲8.0% | $458,758▼8.7% | $660,001▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $277,696▲71.2% | $209,853▲24.7% | $502,714▲17.7% | $713,423▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $162,186▼12.7% | $168,248▼26.7% | $427,061▼2.2% | $655,288▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $185,771▼37.1% | $229,604▼25.3% | $436,569▼9.3% | $648,740▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $295,112▲66.9% | $307,188▲31.7% | $481,346▼2.5% | $694,861▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $176,848▼23.5% | $233,197▼9.8% | $493,558▼7.5% | $716,044▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $231,099▲11.3% | $258,628▲16.7% | $533,354▼2.1% | $768,521▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,714▲17.5% | $221,567▲36.6% | $544,677▼3.7% | $784,630▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $176,838▲16.1% | $162,176▼3.1% | $565,364▲2.7% | $800,022▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $152,361 | $167,344 | $550,703 | $801,748 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 35-1966969, based in Columbus, 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 35-1966969.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $195,535 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 35-1966969) 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.