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 Cadillac, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $214,881 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 247, Cadillac, MI, 49601 EIN 38-0341485 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$215K
▲ 18.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$238K
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 rating17 mo reserves · +20% 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: 17 mo reserves · +20% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2013) to $215K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $238K
Operating margin
19.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$273K
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$238K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,881▲18.7% | $172,816▼0.3% | $237,674▲15.1% | $272,700▲30.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $180,977▲18.3% | $173,311▲23.2% | $206,539▲3.9% | $209,365▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $152,977▲3.8% | $140,731▲4.4% | $198,873▲20.4% | $205,032▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $147,341▲9.6% | $134,767▲42.0% | $165,159▲8.2% | $170,709▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $134,414▼17.9% | $94,894▼39.4% | $152,585▲42.4% | $154,259▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $163,750▲1.6% | $156,712▲10.2% | $107,130▲7.0% | $109,688▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $161,103▲17.3% | $142,159▲16.8% | $100,092▲23.3% | $128,156▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,315▲0.7% | $121,684▼6.0% | $81,148▲23.9% | $115,102▲29.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $136,369▼5.1% | $129,457▲5.3% | $65,517▲11.8% | $88,900▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $143,750▲11.5% | $122,927▼6.3% | $58,605▲55.1% | $86,515▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $128,880▼2.1% | $131,220▲0.6% | $37,782▼5.8% | $65,496▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $131,657 | $130,388▼10.4% | $40,122▲3.3% | $62,133▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $145,532▲3.1% | $38,851▼3.1% | $65,047▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $141,165▲2.2% | $40,089▼30.3% | $62,544▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $138,091 | $57,483 | $73,674 | 990 |
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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 38-0341485, based in Cadillac, Michigan. 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 38-0341485.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $214,881 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 38-0341485) 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.