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 Newberry, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $153,096 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 391, Newberry, MI, 49868 EIN 38-1268031 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$153K
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$171K
Net assets
$144K
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 rating10 mo reserves · -11% 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: 10 mo reserves · -11% 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $145K (FY2013) to $153K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $144K
Operating margin
-11.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$144K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,096▲13.9% | $170,681▲22.9% | $144,477▼0.8% | $155,091▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $134,371▼5.8% | $138,858▲4.1% | $145,704▼3.0% | $171,010▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $142,657▲4.6% | $133,374▲9.8% | $150,190▲6.6% | $174,884▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $136,429▲2.7% | $121,424▲140% | $140,908▲11.9% | $165,700▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $132,882▲46.8% | $50,627▼54.0% | $125,902▲186% | $149,215▲130% | 990 |
| 2019 | $90,524▼24.7% | $109,973▼11.5% | $44,075▼33.2% | $64,741▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $120,206▼12.7% | $124,302▼11.7% | $66,007▼6.0% | $73,460▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,727▲1.9% | $140,824▲0.7% | $70,192▼14.2% | $75,627▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $135,097▲8.9% | $139,817▲1.2% | $81,829▲14.6% | $86,945▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,079▼9.1% | $138,204▼6.1% | $71,373▼4.4% | $84,829▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $136,439▼5.9% | $147,192▲7.9% | $74,640▼8.1% | $92,869▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $145,016 | $136,438 | $81,221 | $102,688 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
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 38-1268031, based in Newberry, 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 38-1268031.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $153,096 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 38-1268031) 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.