Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(10) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(10) organization based in Lincoln, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $1,016,943 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1020 1525th St, Lincoln, IL, 62656 EIN 37-0174483 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.0M
▼ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$999K
Net assets
$865K
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 rating10 mo reserves · +2% 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: 10 mo reserves · +2% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $814K (FY2013) to $1.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $474KNet assets $865K
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$474K
Net assets
$865K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,016,943▼5.7% | $999,191▲1.7% | $864,998▼2.9% | $1,338,990▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,078,676▲7.3% | $982,449▲0.3% | $890,396▲12.1% | $1,355,589▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,005,321▲1.9% | $979,087▲19.0% | $794,169▲4.0% | $1,361,185▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $986,235▲15.4% | $822,889▲14.6% | $763,982▲27.2% | $1,257,327▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $854,339▲0.6% | $717,901▼18.1% | $600,636▲29.4% | $1,041,615▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $849,151▼2.8% | $876,120 | $464,198▼5.5% | $862,845▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $873,209▲5.0% | $876,172▼5.2% | $491,167▼0.6% | $982,053▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $831,472▼2.5% | $923,930▲1.8% | $494,130▼15.8% | $1,047,318▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $852,515▲5.1% | $907,421▲13.8% | $586,588▼8.6% | $957,340▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $811,261▼9.2% | $797,090▼5.0% | $641,494▲2.3% | $1,086,084▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $893,704▲9.8% | $839,450▼2.3% | $627,323▲8.2% | $1,090,543▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $814,204 | $858,989▼3.0% | $579,904▲13.5% | $1,123,813▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $885,927 | $510,738 | $1,130,226 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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)(10) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-0174483, based in Lincoln, 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 37-0174483.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,016,943 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 37-0174483) 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.