Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Big Rapids, Michigan, registered in 1951, with $126,014 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1008b, Big Rapids, MI, 49307 EIN 38-3628555 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$126K
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$93K
Net assets
$372K
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 rating48 mo reserves · +26% 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: 48 mo reserves · +26% 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
- Address
- Po Box 1008b, Big Rapids, MI, 49307
- City
- Big Rapids
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $71K (FY2009) to $126K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,656Net assets $372K
Operating margin
25.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$374K
Total liabilities
$2,656
Net assets
$372K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,014▲15.7% | $93,318▼1.3% | $371,721▲19.6% | $374,377▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $108,924▼6.5% | $94,514▲14.6% | $310,680▲4.9% | $325,159▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $116,450▲30.7% | $82,446▲5.3% | $296,270▲9.4% | $309,959▲10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $89,130▼19.6% | $78,329▲5.9% | $270,706▲15.1% | $280,324▲12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $110,793▲39.1% | $73,966▲6.6% | $235,219▲18.5% | $248,664▲15.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $79,659▲4.7% | $69,367▲8.9% | $198,470▲408% | $215,686▲291% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $76,107▲15.6% | $63,697▼3.1% | $39,076▲46.5% | $55,171▲39.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $65,856▼7.6% | $65,741▼6.7% | $26,666▲0.4% | $39,523▼7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $71,236 | $70,497 | $26,551 | $42,571 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 38-3628555, based in Big Rapids, Michigan.
- 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 38-3628555.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $126,014 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 38-3628555) 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.