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 Hillsdale, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $183,795 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
60 N Manning St, Hillsdale, MI, 49242 EIN 38-0341794 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$184K
▼ 15.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$195K
Net assets
$409K
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+
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · -6% 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: 25 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 $127K (FY2013) to $184K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $409K
Operating margin
-6.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$409K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$409K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,795▼15.7% | $195,493▼16.3% | $409,247▼4.0% | $409,247▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $217,931▼3.3% | $233,678▼3.7% | $426,227▲5.2% | $427,234▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $225,364▲16.7% | $242,660▲49.3% | $405,002▼11.1% | $414,636▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $193,188▲130% | $162,479▲80.3% | $455,787▲1.6% | $462,720▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,835▼46.8% | $90,097▼50.2% | $448,679▲16.2% | $474,092▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $157,522▲32.2% | $181,037▲50.8% | $385,983▼12.3% | $417,506▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $119,118▼4.9% | $120,036▼14.3% | $440,154▼0.5% | $461,435▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $125,286▼16.9% | $140,130▲3.4% | $442,454▼1.0% | $467,097▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $150,731▲10.3% | $135,585▲2.6% | $446,902▲5.5% | $475,534▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $136,600▼10.3% | $132,182▼9.3% | $423,405▼1.9% | $443,120▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $152,248▲19.5% | $145,676▲0.8% | $431,771▲2.3% | $555,046▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $127,445 | $144,563▲8.1% | $422,087 | $557,525▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $133,763▼7.7% | $421,921▲5.2% | $540,845▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $144,926▲3.4% | $401,031▼0.7% | $538,100▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,173▼13.0% | $404,048▼1.7% | $560,832▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $161,194 | $411,068 | $573,977 | 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 38-0341794, based in Hillsdale, 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 38-0341794.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $183,795 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 38-0341794) 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.