Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Mcleansboro, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $172,942 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 129, Mcleansboro, IL, 62859 EIN 37-0704355 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$173K
▲ 20.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$176K
Net assets
$413K
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 rating28 mo reserves · -2% 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: 28 mo reserves · -2% 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
- Address
- Po Box 129, Mcleansboro, IL, 62859
- City
- Mcleansboro
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $173K (FY2009) to $173K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $22KNet assets $413K
Operating margin
-1.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$435K
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
$413K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,942▲20.8% | $176,199▲3.9% | $412,676▼0.8% | $434,782▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,220▼16.7% | $169,545▲16.9% | $415,933▼6.0% | $422,786▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $171,897▲105% | $145,062▲49.1% | $442,258▲6.5% | $451,283▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,834▼25.2% | $97,277▼28.5% | $415,423▼3.1% | $441,104▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $112,027▼17.1% | $136,014▲3.2% | $428,866▼5.3% | $436,541▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $135,164▲9.8% | $131,782▲2.9% | $452,853▲0.8% | $462,286▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,083▲1.0% | $128,084▲1.3% | $449,471▼1.1% | $458,014▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $121,846▲2.1% | $126,380▼3.7% | $454,472▼1.0% | $461,011▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $119,357▼12.3% | $131,175▼1.4% | $459,005▼2.5% | $465,314▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $136,094▲33.8% | $132,974▲12.0% | $470,820▲0.7% | $474,451▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $101,716 | $118,675▼6.8% | $467,701▼3.5% | $470,589▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $127,295▲2.7% | $484,659▼2.6% | $487,218▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $123,986▼0.8% | $497,698▲17.9% | $500,182▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | $172,673 | $125,009 | $422,300 | $424,941 | 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 37-0704355, based in Mcleansboro, 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 37-0704355.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $172,942 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 37-0704355) 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.