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 Fairfield, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $454,108 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1886 County Road 1220 N, Fairfield, IL, 62837 EIN 37-6056617 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$454K
▲ 148.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$199K
Net assets
$534K
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 rating32 mo reserves · +56% 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: 32 mo reserves · +56% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $196K (FY2011) to $454K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,623Net assets $534K
Operating margin
56.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$535K
Total liabilities
$1,623
Net assets
$534K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $454,108▲148% | $198,828▲3.6% | $533,546▲91.7% | $535,169▲92.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $182,879▼8.8% | $191,894▲22.7% | $278,266▼3.1% | $278,266▼3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $200,505▲32.8% | $156,357▲27.0% | $287,281▲18.2% | $287,281▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $150,960▲3.7% | $123,154▲59.6% | $243,133▲12.9% | $243,133▲12.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $145,597▼51.1% | $77,159▼55.4% | $215,327▲46.6% | $215,327▲46.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $298,032▲56.2% | $172,857▼6.5% | $146,889▲576% | $146,889▲510% | 990 |
| 2018 | $190,764▲4.5% | $184,874▼0.9% | $21,714▲37.2% | $24,062▲37.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $182,595▲5.1% | $186,562▼2.9% | $15,824▼20.0% | $17,547▼11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $173,710▲3.1% | $192,056▲6.7% | $19,791▼48.1% | $19,791▼48.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $168,525▼7.4% | $179,933▼1.8% | $38,137▼23.0% | $38,137▼23.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $182,049▼12.1% | $183,196▼2.1% | $49,545▼2.3% | $49,545▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $207,133 | $187,121▼0.2% | $50,692▲65.2% | $50,692▲65.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $187,476▲2.3% | $30,680▲181% | $30,680▲38.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | $195,999 | $183,251 | -$37,788 | $22,212 | 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.
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 37-6056617, 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 37-6056617.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $454,108 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 37-6056617) 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.