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 Escanaba, Michigan, registered in 1972, with $326,807 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 354, Escanaba, MI, 49829 EIN 38-0341792 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$327K
▲ 11.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$276K
Net assets
$299K
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 rating13 mo reserves · +16% 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: 13 mo reserves · +16% 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 $99K (FY2013) to $327K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $44KNet assets $299K
Operating margin
15.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$343K
Total liabilities
$44K
Net assets
$299K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $326,807▲11.0% | $275,847▼2.2% | $299,196▲20.4% | $343,182▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $294,499▲35.0% | $282,143▲41.6% | $248,514▲5.0% | $337,193▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $218,096▲85.2% | $199,234▲77.9% | $236,658▲8.5% | $332,238▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $117,758▲10.4% | $111,999▲22.0% | $218,214▲2.7% | $330,971▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $106,621▲16.7% | $91,796▲2.2% | $212,443▲14.6% | $308,936▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $91,330▼22.1% | $89,808▼4.4% | $185,395▲1.1% | $292,646▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $117,200▲22.0% | $93,975▼16.1% | $183,450▲12.6% | $226,466▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $96,027▼31.3% | $112,022▲21.5% | $162,982▲14.2% | $202,033▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $139,803▲17.9% | $92,193▼4.5% | $142,675▲46.5% | $190,682▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $118,620▲14.6% | $96,495▲9.2% | $97,416▲25.3% | $160,453▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $103,474▲4.4% | $88,355▼7.7% | $77,722▲24.2% | $134,358▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $99,124 | $95,754▲7.1% | $62,603▲5.7% | $129,875▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $89,395▼18.2% | $59,233▼10.2% | $139,409▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $109,323▲5.6% | $65,946▲4.8% | $149,813▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $103,556 | $62,910 | $140,831 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 38-0341792, based in Escanaba, 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 38-0341792.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $326,807 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 38-0341792) 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.