Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1972, with $87,698 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
917 Bridge St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504 EIN 38-0341603 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$88K
▼ 4.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$96K
Net assets
$28K
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.
B
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -10% 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: 4 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 917 Bridge St Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $164K (FY2015) to $88K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $28K
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$28K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,698▼4.4% | $96,218▲0.6% | $28,281▼23.2% | $44,194▼15.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $91,740▼6.3% | $95,615▼3.9% | $36,801▼9.5% | $51,985▼18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $97,899▲6.1% | $99,501▲0.3% | $40,676▲119% | $63,400▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $92,285▲13.5% | $99,198▲32.7% | -$215,205▼3.3% | $63,935▼5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $81,294▼58.5% | $74,777▼65.2% | -$208,292▼1016% | $67,638▲76.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $195,782▲26.3% | $214,620▲14.9% | $22,732▲148% | $38,423▼88.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $154,961▼5.4% | $186,789▲17.5% | -$47,724▼0.6% | $344,870▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $163,823 | $158,955 | -$47,460 | $339,759 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $7,000 |
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 38-0341603, based in Grand Rapids, 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 38-0341603.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $87,698 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 38-0341603) 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.