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 Canton, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $249,359 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
61 W Elm St, Canton, IL, 61520 EIN 37-0174430 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$249K
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$207K
Net assets
$577K
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+
★★★★
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 rating34 mo reserves · +17% 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: 34 mo reserves · +17% 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 →
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 $113K (FY2014) to $249K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10KNet assets $577K
Operating margin
17.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$587K
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
$577K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $249,359▲6.7% | $206,546▲15.7% | $577,078▲7.8% | $587,389▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $233,603▲9.8% | $178,456▲15.8% | $535,433▲14.8% | $545,226▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $212,724▲36.4% | $154,056▲18.1% | $466,283▲8.2% | $473,928▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $155,989▲39.5% | $130,484▲25.0% | $430,761▲8.0% | $436,657▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $111,823▼21.2% | $104,410▼19.8% | $398,775▲11.6% | $411,686▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $141,875▼20.6% | $130,228▲0.8% | $357,248▼3.5% | $358,335▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $178,646▲36.6% | $129,208▲9.1% | $370,161▲15.4% | $371,874▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $130,740▼15.4% | $118,416▼16.7% | $320,723▲4.0% | $345,195▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $154,594▲101% | $142,145▲95.6% | $308,399▲4.2% | $310,235▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $77,028▼31.6% | $72,661▼32.6% | $295,950▲1.5% | $297,846▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $112,581 | $107,736 | $291,583 | $293,884 | 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 37-0174430, based in Canton, 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 37-0174430.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $249,359 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 37-0174430) 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.