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 South Haven, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $352,555 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
405 1/2 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI, 49090 EIN 38-0516260 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$353K
▲ 19.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$326K
Net assets
$374K
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 rating14 mo reserves · +8% 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: 14 mo reserves · +8% 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
- Address
- 405 1/2 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI, 49090
- City
- South Haven
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $111K (FY2013) to $353K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,547Net assets $374K
Operating margin
7.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$381K
Total liabilities
$6,547
Net assets
$374K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $352,555▲19.6% | $325,758▲12.4% | $374,053▲7.7% | $380,600▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $294,753▼3.4% | $289,923▲15.7% | $347,394▲1.0% | $348,954▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $305,008▲5.9% | $250,603▲14.3% | $343,849▲18.8% | $347,843▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $287,950▲50.6% | $219,200▲42.0% | $289,444▲31.2% | $296,673▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $191,234▼5.6% | $154,414▼25.0% | $220,694▲20.0% | $266,017▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $202,544▼16.2% | $205,885▲0.2% | $183,874▼1.8% | $245,987▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $241,588▲26.1% | $205,470▲4.3% | $187,215▲23.9% | $258,084▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $191,550▲8.4% | $196,906▲16.7% | $151,097▼5.6% | $228,870▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $176,678▼6.6% | $168,670▼5.6% | $160,022▲5.3% | $241,575▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $189,241▲25.2% | $178,627▲33.1% | $152,014▲7.5% | $214,025▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $151,182▲35.9% | $134,204▲11.6% | $141,400▲13.6% | $211,064▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $111,223 | $120,277▲8.4% | $124,422▼6.8% | $203,367▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $111,000▲4.7% | $133,476▼9.1% | $218,356▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $106,035 | $146,849 | $237,667 | 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 38-0516260, based in South Haven, 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 38-0516260.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $352,555 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 38-0516260) 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.