Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $1,656,640 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7177 E Maple Ave, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439 EIN 38-0341608 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$602K
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 · -3% 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 · -3% 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
- 7177 E Maple Ave, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439
- City
- Grand Blanc
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $930K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $602K
Operating margin
-2.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$602K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,656,640▲10.7% | $1,702,799▲12.4% | $602,039▼16.7% | $2,297,025▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,496,387▲13.9% | $1,514,478▲16.4% | $722,397▼2.5% | $2,202,010▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,314,345▲20.2% | $1,301,482▲25.7% | $740,578▲1.8% | $2,262,530▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,093,243▲9.0% | $1,035,680▼4.8% | $727,715▲8.6% | $2,144,763▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,002,770▼2.1% | $1,088,164▼8.6% | $670,152▼11.3% | $1,826,295▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,024,128▲4.5% | $1,190,447▲6.7% | $755,546▼18.0% | $1,909,222▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $980,354▲3.3% | $1,116,069▲7.7% | $921,865▼12.8% | $2,067,603▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $949,267▼5.2% | $1,036,149▲2.1% | $1,057,580▲52.5% | $2,270,021▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,001,833▲3.8% | $1,014,560▼4.1% | $693,620▼1.8% | $2,365,943▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $964,891▲3.8% | $1,058,405▲0.3% | $706,347▼11.7% | $2,646,525▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $929,831 | $1,055,535▼7.7% | $799,861▼13.6% | $2,638,279▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,143,212▲3.4% | $925,565▼4.2% | $2,770,645▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,105,841▼11.8% | $966,128▼5.8% | $2,851,059▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,254,096 | $1,025,993 | $2,940,212 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 38-0341608, based in Grand Blanc, 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 38-0341608.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,656,640 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 38-0341608) 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.