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 Norton Shores, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $285,224 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49444 EIN 38-0341777 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$285K
▲ 2.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$285K
Net assets
$932K
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
★★★★
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 rating39 mo reserves · +0% 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: 39 mo reserves · +0% 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 →
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
- 513 W Pontaluna Rd, Norton Shores, MI, 49444
- City
- Norton Shores
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $122K (FY2014) to $285K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $215KNet assets $932K
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$215K
Net assets
$932K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $285,224▲2.5% | $284,900▲4.8% | $932,266▲13.5% | $1,146,965▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $278,320▲48.0% | $271,907▲36.1% | $821,335▲0.8% | $1,079,503▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $188,035▲33.2% | $199,747▼4.1% | $814,922▼1.3% | $1,040,030▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $141,189▲11.1% | $208,383▲20.9% | $826,019▼6.5% | $1,035,183▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $127,129▼22.7% | $172,306▼18.4% | $883,556▼4.9% | $1,094,934▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $164,396▲26.6% | $211,179▲26.7% | $929,276▼1.3% | $1,129,815▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $129,898▼32.4% | $166,678▲3.8% | $941,228▼5.7% | $1,142,881▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $192,239▼1.7% | $160,526▼18.6% | $998,024▲5.0% | $1,199,231▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $195,578▲34.5% | $197,207▲34.0% | $950,543▼0.2% | $1,147,066▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $145,364▲18.7% | $147,187▼33.4% | $952,172▼0.4% | $1,150,105▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $122,483 | $221,024 | $956,189 | $1,146,003 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 38-0341777, based in Norton Shores, 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 38-0341777.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $285,224 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 38-0341777) 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.