Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Manistee, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $155,334 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
432 River St, Manistee, MI, 49660 EIN 38-0516300 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$155K
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$176K
Net assets
$85K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -13% 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: 6 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $141K (FY2013) to $155K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $85K
Operating margin
-13.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$85K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,334▲9.3% | $176,162▼1.3% | $84,824▼14.5% | $115,621▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,087▼29.3% | $178,531▲7.7% | $99,166▼26.9% | $134,688▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $200,843▲81.0% | $165,724▲64.2% | $135,610▲34.9% | $150,401▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $110,990▲33.6% | $100,957▲19.4% | $100,491▲11.1% | $132,751▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,089▼47.4% | $84,533▼40.2% | $90,458▲32.8% | $122,622▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $157,846▼3.3% | $141,305▼12.7% | $68,139▲32.1% | $105,619▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $163,278▲7.4% | $161,835▼2.9% | $51,598▲2.9% | $91,057▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $151,975▼0.8% | $166,745▲1.7% | $50,155▼22.7% | $91,935▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $153,160▲10.0% | $164,000▲17.4% | $64,925▲1267% | $107,807▲135% | 990 |
| 2014 | $139,288▼0.9% | $139,738▲1.9% | $4,750▼8.7% | $45,845▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $140,531 | $137,071▲11.8% | $5,200▲199% | $37,375▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $122,595▲7.3% | $1,740▼93.3% | $36,617▲32.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $114,265 | $25,994 | $27,668 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 38-0516300, based in Manistee, 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 38-0516300.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $155,334 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 38-0516300) 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.