Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Robinson, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $164,171 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
208 W Walnut St, Robinson, IL, 62454 EIN 37-0174545 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$164K
▲ 1.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$194K
Net assets
$828K
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 rating51 mo reserves · -18% 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: 51 mo reserves · -18% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $239K (FY2013) to $164K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $52KNet assets $828K
Operating margin
-18.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$879K
Total liabilities
$52K
Net assets
$828K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,171▲1.1% | $194,054▲8.9% | $827,547▼2.3% | $879,059▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $162,443▼59.6% | $178,233▼1.5% | $847,046▲0.2% | $914,139▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $401,906▲109% | $180,861▲6.1% | $845,499▲31.4% | $900,158▲28.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,289▲2.9% | $170,487▲0.3% | $643,653▼0.6% | $703,072▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $186,916▲7.3% | $169,898▼15.2% | $647,355▲9.3% | $693,159▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $174,277▼6.6% | $200,384▲10.5% | $592,535▼5.8% | $628,287▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $186,611▼9.2% | $181,315▼18.3% | $628,907▲2.9% | $684,413▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $205,481▼12.8% | $221,870▼12.8% | $611,276▼2.6% | $667,071▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $235,698▲11.6% | $254,472▲27.3% | $627,665▼3.8% | $647,385▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $211,215▼12.1% | $199,878▲17.5% | $652,779▲1.8% | $701,312▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $240,159▲0.5% | $170,152▼16.1% | $641,442▲12.3% | $690,438▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $239,013 | $202,791▼16.4% | $571,435▲6.8% | $594,204▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $242,431▼7.8% | $535,213▼7.0% | $584,932▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $262,882▲8.1% | $575,757▼4.0% | $633,799▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $243,092 | $599,451 | $638,285 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 37-0174545, based in Robinson, 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 37-0174545.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $164,171 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 37-0174545) 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.