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 Watseka, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $115,846 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
111 N 3rd St, Watseka, IL, 60970 EIN 37-0654712 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$116K
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$140K
Net assets
$226K
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 rating19 mo reserves · -21% 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 · -21% 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 →
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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $94K (FY2012) to $116K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $226K
Operating margin
-20.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$226K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,846▼6.0% | $139,951▼0.5% | $226,068▼9.6% | $257,019▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $123,201▼20.3% | $140,718▼15.0% | $250,173▼1.1% | $269,708▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $154,556▲0.3% | $165,465▲31.3% | $253,063▼1.2% | $274,150▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $154,145▲62.8% | $126,024▲36.7% | $256,157▲15.4% | $278,523▲14.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $94,674▼34.3% | $92,193▼28.8% | $222,056▲1.1% | $242,397▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $144,006▲26.2% | $129,499▲15.9% | $219,575▲7.1% | $236,290▲7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $114,120▼5.4% | $111,729▲3.5% | $205,068▲1.2% | $220,496▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $120,593▲10.9% | $107,899▲8.4% | $202,677▲6.7% | $210,917▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $108,703▼0.9% | $99,498▲8.0% | $189,983▲5.1% | $206,541▲4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $109,671▲53.3% | $92,103▼2.1% | $180,778▲10.8% | $197,506▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $71,550▼11.8% | $94,119▼3.0% | $163,210▼12.1% | $187,437▼7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $81,102▼13.7% | $97,062▲12.1% | $185,779▼7.9% | $202,044▼7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $94,002 | $86,588 | $201,739 | $217,805 | 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 · $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 37-0654712, based in Watseka, 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 37-0654712.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $115,846 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 37-0654712) 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.