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 Tawas City, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $139,708 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1002 Monument Rd, Tawas City, MI, 48763 EIN 38-2064495 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$140K
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$137K
Net assets
$153K
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+
★★★★
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 rating13 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: 13 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 →
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
- Address
- 1002 Monument Rd, Tawas City, MI, 48763
- City
- Tawas City
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $118K (FY2009) to $140K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $153K
Operating margin
2.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$187K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$153K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,708▼1.8% | $136,629▼2.8% | $152,994▲2.1% | $187,261▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,242▲16.9% | $140,496▼4.3% | $149,915▲1.2% | $189,195▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $121,700▼13.7% | $146,816▲8.1% | $148,169▼14.5% | $187,506▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $140,956▲50.8% | $135,813▲41.8% | $173,285▲3.1% | $201,355▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $93,448▼25.8% | $95,793▼32.2% | $168,142▼1.4% | $197,886▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $126,009▼12.1% | $141,287▼3.5% | $170,487▼8.2% | $200,530▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $143,394▲11.3% | $146,388▲7.8% | $185,765▼1.6% | $219,496▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $128,823▼2.8% | $135,817▲2.4% | $188,759▼3.6% | $220,725▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $132,526▲28.0% | $132,693▲5.0% | $195,753▼0.1% | $225,644▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $103,540▼6.7% | $126,354▲0.4% | $195,920▼10.4% | $228,044▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $111,021▲0.4% | $125,824▲5.1% | $218,734▼6.3% | $250,882▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $110,576 | $119,726▲1.9% | $233,537▼3.8% | $263,310▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $117,436▲8.7% | $242,687▼2.3% | $271,421▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $108,054▼11.7% | $248,300▼3.9% | $280,609▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $122,413▲14.4% | $258,422▲25.0% | $292,466▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | $118,167 | $107,042 | $206,706 | $253,969 | 990EZ |
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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 38-2064495, based in Tawas 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 38-2064495.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $139,708 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 38-2064495) 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.