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 Traverse City, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $993,380 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
625 Bay St, Traverse City, MI, 49684 EIN 38-0516270 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$993K
▲ 4.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$922K
Net assets
$827K
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 rating11 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: 11 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 →
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
- 625 Bay St, Traverse City, MI, 49684
- City
- Traverse City
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $852K (FY2013) to $993K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $179KNet assets $827K
Operating margin
7.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$179K
Net assets
$827K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $993,380▲4.8% | $922,407▲10.3% | $827,407▲15.0% | $1,006,156▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $948,230▲9.0% | $836,341▲5.2% | $719,750▲18.4% | $1,090,320▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $870,175▲4.5% | $795,259▼2.7% | $607,793▲14.1% | $1,026,611▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $832,423▲41.8% | $817,557▲96.1% | $532,877▲4.0% | $1,033,582▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $587,093▼39.4% | $416,839▼56.3% | $512,555▲49.7% | $1,047,342▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $969,509▲6.2% | $953,637▼1.9% | $342,301▲4.9% | $865,880▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $912,893▼5.5% | $972,316▲1.2% | $326,429▼15.4% | $913,467▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $966,332▼2.1% | $960,360▲4.0% | $385,852▲1.6% | $1,006,594▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $986,799▲9.6% | $923,428▲8.0% | $379,880▲20.0% | $990,714▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $900,459▲4.1% | $854,866▲3.7% | $316,509▲16.8% | $951,771▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $864,803▲1.5% | $824,414▼0.3% | $270,916▲17.5% | $829,911▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $851,729 | $827,308▲1.1% | $230,586▲11.8% | $732,561▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $818,654▲2.8% | $206,165▼5.2% | $724,129▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $796,572▼0.1% | $217,583▲0.6% | $753,044▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $797,763 | $216,284 | $744,026 | 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 | $9,500 |
| 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 38-0516270, based in Traverse City, 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 38-0516270.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $993,380 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 38-0516270) 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.