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 Marquette, Michigan, registered in 1972, with $106,965 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
127 N Front St, Marquette, MI, 49855 EIN 38-0341786 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$167K
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 rating20 mo reserves · +7% 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: 20 mo reserves · +7% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $64K (FY2011) to $107K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $167K
Operating margin
6.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$183K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$167K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,965▲1.0% | $99,886▼6.6% | $167,362▲4.4% | $183,226▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $105,898▲0.2% | $106,975▲12.0% | $160,283▼0.7% | $175,935▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $105,681▼9.0% | $95,519▲5.6% | $161,360▲6.7% | $185,489▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $116,151▼2.1% | $90,482▲7.8% | $151,198▲20.4% | $184,767▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $118,676▲25.9% | $83,927▼7.2% | $125,529▲38.3% | $178,228▲68.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $94,249▼9.5% | $90,413▲4.6% | $90,780▲4.4% | $105,638▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $104,162▲43.1% | $86,432▲0.7% | $86,942▲25.6% | $102,732▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $72,789▼17.9% | $85,837▲1.8% | $69,212▼15.9% | $95,730▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $88,702▲26.3% | $84,327▲14.9% | $82,260▲5.6% | $95,786▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $70,208▼5.0% | $73,418▼16.1% | $77,885▼4.0% | $95,894▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $73,927▼15.4% | $87,511▼10.9% | $81,095▼14.3% | $99,256▼11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $87,406▼4.2% | $98,235▲3.7% | $94,679▼10.3% | $112,533▼11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $91,215▲43.1% | $94,699▲3.5% | $105,508▼2.3% | $127,271▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $63,739 | $91,529 | $107,942 | $133,150 | 990EZ |
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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 38-0341786, based in Marquette, 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 38-0341786.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $106,965 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 38-0341786) 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.