Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Niles, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $98,999 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1322 Canal St, Niles, MI, 49120 EIN 38-0341619 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$99K
▼ 32.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$142K
Net assets
$146K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -44% 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: 12 mo reserves · -44% margin earns a D 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 declined from $118K (FY2013) to $99K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $105KNet assets $146K
Operating margin
-43.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$251K
Total liabilities
$105K
Net assets
$146K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,999▼32.5% | $142,103▲31.0% | $145,883▼22.8% | $250,999▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $146,703▲43.8% | $108,489▲5.9% | $188,987▲25.3% | $299,146▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,024▲11.1% | $102,452▲2.5% | $150,773▼0.3% | $265,893▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,810▲15.9% | $99,988▲20.2% | $151,201▼5.1% | $272,755▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,210▼25.1% | $83,207▼26.2% | $159,379▼2.4% | $277,039▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $105,743▲1.2% | $112,774▼4.4% | $163,376▼4.1% | $281,686▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $104,502▼4.4% | $117,912▼0.1% | $170,407▼7.3% | $302,470▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $109,352▲5.7% | $117,982▼6.9% | $183,817▼4.5% | $329,611▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $103,431▼18.4% | $126,773 | $192,447▼4.2% | $354,305▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $126,798▲11.2% | $126,778▲1.8% | $200,851 | $384,345▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $113,992▼3.5% | $124,583▲3.3% | $200,831▼5.0% | $397,101▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $118,099 | $120,558 | $211,422 | $437,164 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 38-0341619, based in Niles, 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 38-0341619.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $98,999 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 38-0341619) 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.