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 Murphysboro, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $393,893 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 787, Murphysboro, IL, 62966 EIN 37-0174520 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$394K
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$346K
Net assets
$371K
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 rating13 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: 13 mo reserves · +12% 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
- Po Box 787, Murphysboro, IL, 62966
- City
- Murphysboro
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $355K (FY2013) to $394K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $74KNet assets $371K
Operating margin
12.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$445K
Total liabilities
$74K
Net assets
$371K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $393,893▲18.4% | $345,678▲12.3% | $370,881▲14.9% | $444,601▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $332,732▲14.6% | $307,866▲23.1% | $322,666▲8.3% | $382,280▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $290,286▲83.0% | $250,160▲85.3% | $297,800▲15.0% | $363,901▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $158,656▼46.6% | $135,025▼55.3% | $258,971▲10.0% | $332,965▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $296,848▲7.2% | $302,056▲9.3% | $235,340▼2.2% | $304,672▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $276,817▲7.6% | $276,243▼0.1% | $240,548▲0.2% | $326,049▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $257,328▼29.7% | $276,481▼7.3% | $239,974▼6.5% | $327,279▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $366,064▲25.9% | $298,314▲11.6% | $256,617▲35.9% | $348,813▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $290,688▼3.7% | $267,319▼4.6% | $188,867▲14.1% | $327,972▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $301,835▼15.0% | $280,236▼6.1% | $165,498▲15.0% | $349,070▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $355,208 | $298,304 | $143,899 | $368,772 | 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 37-0174520, based in Murphysboro, 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 37-0174520.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $393,893 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 37-0174520) 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.