Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Cairo, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $98,665 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 28, Cairo, IL, 62914 EIN 37-0518751 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$99K
▲ 42.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85K
Net assets
$274K
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 rating39 mo reserves · +14% 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: 39 mo reserves · +14% 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 $42K (FY2014) to $99K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,242Net assets $274K
Operating margin
14.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$275K
Total liabilities
$1,242
Net assets
$274K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,665▲42.9% | $84,588▼11.9% | $273,637▲5.4% | $274,879▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $69,023▼22.5% | $96,014▲46.5% | $259,560▼9.4% | $259,560▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $89,020▼35.4% | $65,549▼45.0% | $286,551▲8.9% | $286,551▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,867▲86.6% | $119,095▲42.3% | $263,080▲15.7% | $263,080▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,885▼14.4% | $83,683▲11.3% | $227,353▼4.1% | $227,353▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,337▼17.7% | $75,205▼12.4% | $237,151▲4.9% | $237,151▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $104,901▲2.8% | $85,885▼16.5% | $226,019▲9.2% | $226,019▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $102,070▲10.0% | $102,863▲23.9% | $207,003▼0.4% | $207,003▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $92,776▲119% | $83,007▲60.4% | $207,796▲949% | $207,796▲900% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,359 | $51,759 | $19,813 | $20,779 | 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 37-0518751, based in Cairo, 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 37-0518751.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $98,665 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 37-0518751) 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.