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 Three Rivers, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $154,306 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 445, Three Rivers, MI, 49093 EIN 38-0341776 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$154K
▼ 4.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$151K
Net assets
$352K
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 rating28 mo reserves · +2% 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: 28 mo reserves · +2% 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
- Address
- Po Box 445, Three Rivers, MI, 49093
- City
- Three Rivers
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $125K (FY2014) to $154K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $43KNet assets $352K
Operating margin
2.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$395K
Total liabilities
$43K
Net assets
$352K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,306▼4.3% | $150,507▲23.4% | $352,176▲28.3% | $394,724▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $161,312▲25.0% | $121,955▲12.4% | $274,569▲206% | $302,718▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,067▲44.0% | $108,465▲12.9% | $89,718▼45.0% | $280,982▲71.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $89,642▼46.9% | $96,033▼35.1% | $163,039▲7.5% | $163,938▲6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $168,719▼9.7% | $148,029▼21.0% | $151,604▲13.3% | $154,543▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $186,840▲47.2% | $187,359▲43.5% | $133,853▼0.4% | $154,222▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $126,947▼14.3% | $130,529▼2.8% | $134,372▼2.6% | $136,395▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $148,083▲29.6% | $134,283▲4.5% | $137,954▲11.1% | $140,378▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $114,240▼8.4% | $128,444▲0.7% | $124,154▼10.3% | $132,009▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $124,690 | $127,508 | $138,358 | $144,782 | 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 38-0341776, based in Three Rivers, 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 38-0341776.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $154,306 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 38-0341776) 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.