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 Fairfield, Illinois, registered in 1972, with $117,643 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 423, Fairfield, IL, 62837 EIN 37-0518797 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$118K
▼ 22.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$126K
Net assets
$196K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -7% 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: 19 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $300K (FY2009) to $118K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $158KNet assets $196K
Operating margin
-7.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$354K
Total liabilities
$158K
Net assets
$196K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,643▼22.0% | $126,029▼36.8% | $195,664▼4.1% | $354,050▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $150,878▼17.1% | $199,445▼30.0% | $204,050▼19.2% | $387,700▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $182,064▼13.4% | $284,744▲11.3% | $252,617▼28.9% | $324,630▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $210,203▲48.1% | $255,864▲164% | $355,297▼11.4% | $378,486▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $141,956 | $96,883▼75.1% | $400,958▲7.0% | $423,774▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $388,392▼6.5% | $374,615▼0.7% | $444,513▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $415,213▲18.7% | $377,416▼8.8% | $430,086▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $349,671▲8.0% | $413,621▼2.9% | $431,168▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | $299,737 | $323,848 | $425,786 | $438,440 | 990EZ |
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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 37-0518797, based in Fairfield, 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 37-0518797.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $117,643 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 37-0518797) 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.