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 Warren, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $278,638 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
25950 Schoenherr Rd, Warren, MI, 48089 EIN 38-1811713 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$279K
▲ 6.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$255K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating50 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: 50 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 →
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 grew from $227K (FY2013) to $279K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278,638▲6.5% | $255,119▲8.9% | $1,054,269▲2.4% | $1,077,388▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $261,715▼2.1% | $234,225▼8.3% | $1,029,780▲6.0% | $1,055,833▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $267,249▲19.9% | $255,462▲13.8% | $971,399▲64.3% | $994,576▲64.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $222,834▲139% | $224,448▲185% | $591,186▼0.3% | $606,080▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $93,296▼51.6% | $78,679▼61.5% | $592,800▲2.5% | $604,086▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $192,638▼12.1% | $204,540▲0.1% | $578,183▼2.0% | $599,965▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $219,054▲5.6% | $204,289▼4.7% | $590,085▲2.6% | $607,216▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $207,396▼3.3% | $214,386▼2.0% | $575,320▼1.2% | $600,160▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $214,563▲11.4% | $218,710▲21.3% | $582,310▼0.7% | $605,843▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $192,678▲2.8% | $180,360▼6.5% | $586,457▲2.1% | $597,881▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $187,341▼17.5% | $192,833▼15.6% | $574,139▼0.9% | $598,459▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $226,950 | $228,600▲15.1% | $579,631▼0.3% | $604,617▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $198,634▼44.0% | $581,281▲1.8% | $605,991▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $354,794▲46.0% | $571,127▼8.6% | $597,456▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $243,001 | $624,621 | $648,481 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,500 |
| 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 38-1811713, based in Warren, 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 38-1811713.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $278,638 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 38-1811713) 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.