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 Granite City, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $325,598 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
4801 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL, 62040 EIN 37-0174446 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$326K
▲ 2.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$364K
Net assets
$534K
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 rating18 mo reserves · -12% 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: 18 mo reserves · -12% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 4801 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL, 62040
- City
- Granite City
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $355K (FY2013) to $326K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $534K
Operating margin
-11.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$547K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$534K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $325,598▲2.9% | $364,431▲6.3% | $533,578▼6.8% | $547,302▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $316,299▲1.8% | $342,830▲30.0% | $572,411▼4.4% | $580,500▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $310,597▲74.1% | $263,760▲79.6% | $598,942▲8.5% | $644,616▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $178,418▼14.3% | $146,890▼44.8% | $552,105▲6.3% | $581,657▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $208,178▼56.5% | $266,307▼40.5% | $519,283▼10.1% | $554,634▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $478,342▲37.9% | $447,684▲14.2% | $577,412▲5.6% | $580,149▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $346,992▼9.0% | $392,069▼7.0% | $546,754▼7.6% | $550,799▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $381,269▼0.1% | $421,596▼9.1% | $591,831▼6.4% | $593,338▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $381,562▼1.4% | $463,572▲0.1% | $632,158▼11.5% | $633,899▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $387,169▲9.2% | $463,124▲4.8% | $714,168▼9.6% | $715,761▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $354,648 | $441,808▼4.8% | $790,123▼9.9% | $797,246▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $464,004▲3.3% | $877,283▼9.9% | $886,613▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $449,014▲4.0% | $973,888▲1.1% | $978,452▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $431,608▼0.4% | $963,158▲0.5% | $971,482▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $433,449 | $958,652 | $968,083 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 37-0174446, based in Granite City, 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 37-0174446.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $325,598 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 37-0174446) 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.