Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Harrisburg, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $549,217 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
220 Vince Ashley Dr, Harrisburg, IL, 62946 EIN 37-0174405 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$549K
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$387K
Net assets
$950K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · +30% 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: 29 mo reserves · +30% margin earns a A 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 220 Vince Ashley Dr, Harrisburg, IL, 62946
- City
- Harrisburg
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $145K (FY2013) to $549K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $230KNet assets $950K
Operating margin
29.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$230K
Net assets
$950K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $549,217▼4.9% | $386,738▲22.1% | $949,699▲22.0% | $1,179,924▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $577,563▲96.3% | $316,795▲29.3% | $778,182▲18.9% | $1,070,191▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $294,166▲58.2% | $244,944▲43.1% | $654,500▲8.1% | $947,805▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $185,958▲54.2% | $171,160▲50.8% | $605,278▲2.5% | $911,282▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $120,574▼52.8% | $113,517▼54.9% | $590,480▼3.4% | $910,768▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,357▲68.9% | $251,923▲133% | $611,368▲0.6% | $962,780▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $151,208▼36.5% | $108,299▼29.2% | $607,934▲6.5% | $968,508▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $238,107▲67.0% | $152,989▲3.5% | $571,025▲17.5% | $767,837▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $142,612▼1.6% | $147,884▲1.6% | $485,907▼1.1% | $582,489▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $144,859 | $145,545▼19.0% | $491,179▲0.4% | $588,411▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $179,752 | $489,381 | $592,031 | 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 · $19K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| 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 37-0174405, based in Harrisburg, Illinois. 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 37-0174405.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $549,217 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 37-0174405) 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.