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 Sault S Marie, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $222,751 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1111 E Portage Ave, Sault S Marie, MI, 49783 EIN 38-0341791 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$223K
▼ 0.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$189K
Net assets
$495K
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 rating31 mo reserves · +15% 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: 31 mo reserves · +15% 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
- 1111 E Portage Ave, Sault S Marie, MI, 49783
- City
- Sault S Marie
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $156K (FY2013) to $223K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $24KNet assets $495K
Operating margin
15.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$519K
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$495K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $222,751▼0.8% | $188,801▼5.2% | $495,318▲3.2% | $518,994▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $224,441▲5.5% | $199,100▲30.5% | $479,924▲3.3% | $507,815▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $212,782▲54.5% | $152,518▲92.1% | $464,390▲14.7% | $494,935▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $137,697▼17.8% | $79,410▼58.7% | $405,014▲13.3% | $435,444▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $167,587▲19.1% | $192,472▲7.5% | $357,371▼6.5% | $387,781▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $140,727▼25.2% | $179,055▼1.0% | $382,256▼9.1% | $408,814▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $188,127▲5.3% | $180,924▲15.6% | $420,584▲1.7% | $431,212▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $178,659▲6.0% | $156,500▲22.6% | $413,381▲5.7% | $425,423▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $168,530▲4.2% | $127,667▼23.0% | $391,222▲11.4% | $417,937▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $161,661▲3.5% | $165,732▼4.7% | $351,155▲4.4% | $398,748▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $156,178 | $173,858 | $336,351 | $376,555 | 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 38-0341791, based in Sault S Marie, 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 38-0341791.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $222,751 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 38-0341791) 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.