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 Salem, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $235,421 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
315 N Broadway Ave, Salem, IL, 62881 EIN 37-0615901 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$235K
▼ 2.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$275K
Net assets
$363K
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 rating16 mo reserves · -17% 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: 16 mo reserves · -17% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $108K (FY2011) to $235K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $363K
Operating margin
-16.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$389K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$363K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,421▼2.5% | $274,847▲2.9% | $363,158▼9.8% | $389,371▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $241,513▼8.6% | $267,099▲24.1% | $402,584▼2.9% | $444,468▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $264,245▲17.8% | $215,193▲31.6% | $414,591▲16.6% | $457,004▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $224,332▲23.8% | $163,561▲21.6% | $355,581▲10.5% | $390,992▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $181,175▼24.9% | $134,561▼32.6% | $321,898▲22.9% | $390,701▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $241,327▲19.5% | $199,611▲19.4% | $262,003▲16.8% | $287,969▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $201,974▲11.0% | $167,151▼11.8% | $224,392▲9.1% | $250,264▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $181,912▼13.0% | $189,601▲0.1% | $205,601▼3.6% | $236,436▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $209,064▲7.2% | $189,347▲10.6% | $213,290▲9.9% | $227,699▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $195,056▼4.1% | $171,255▼5.5% | $194,115▲14.0% | $227,043▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $203,385 | $181,289▲35.4% | $170,314▲14.9% | $193,088▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $133,918▲15.6% | $148,218▲21.1% | $175,513▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | $108,156 | $115,824 | $122,363 | $150,930 | 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 · $32K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $32K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $14,500 |
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 37-0615901, based in Salem, 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 37-0615901.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $235,421 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 37-0615901) 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.