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 Albion, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $71,917 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 332, Albion, MI, 49224 EIN 38-1566723 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$72K
▲ 11.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$73K
Net assets
$366K
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 rating60 mo reserves · -2% 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: 60 mo reserves · -2% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $164K (FY2013) to $72K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $366K
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$377K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$366K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,917▲11.0% | $73,334▲16.3% | $365,530▼0.9% | $376,735▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $64,767▼6.4% | $63,029▲8.7% | $368,846▲0.5% | $383,954▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $69,162▲24.3% | $57,971▲16.8% | $367,108▲6.1% | $380,678▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $55,645▲44.9% | $49,638▲9.6% | $346,028▼3.1% | $363,362▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,404▼51.5% | $45,271▼52.5% | $356,915▼1.9% | $362,649▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $79,197▼22.0% | $95,292▼1.2% | $363,782▼4.2% | $369,968▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $101,599▼10.3% | $96,429▼9.9% | $379,877▲1.4% | $386,518▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $113,223▼8.0% | $107,023▼5.9% | $374,707▲1.7% | $384,489▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $123,104▲25.3% | $113,758▲10.2% | $368,408▲2.6% | $379,564▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $98,253▼4.3% | $103,263▲1.4% | $359,062▼1.4% | $368,224▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $102,716▼37.3% | $101,823▼33.9% | $364,072▲0.2% | $365,335▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $163,867 | $154,125▲24.6% | $363,179▲2.8% | $368,868▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $123,673▲3.6% | $353,437▲0.1% | $364,638▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $119,325 | $353,068 | $365,684 | 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 · $18K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 38-1566723, based in Albion, 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 38-1566723.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $71,917 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 38-1566723) 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.