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 Baraboo, Wisconsin, registered in 1972, with $124,151 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 103, Baraboo, WI, 53913 EIN 39-0159732 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$124K
▼ 24.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$133K
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.
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating33 mo reserves · -7% 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: 33 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from -$394K (FY2013) to $124K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $28KNet assets $366K
Operating margin
-7.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$394K
Total liabilities
$28K
Net assets
$366K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,151▼24.2% | $133,044▲50.8% | $365,952▼0.3% | $393,993▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $163,708▲173% | $88,212▲17.0% | $367,177▲27.5% | $403,089▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,957▼18.0% | $75,379▲11.1% | $287,952▼6.2% | $334,476▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,157▼18.3% | $67,835▲80.9% | $307,076▲2.1% | $351,372▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $89,521▲2.6% | $37,493▼70.8% | $300,698▼10.7% | $341,705▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $87,278▼1.1% | $128,213▼0.5% | $336,579▼7.3% | $394,673▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $88,266▼17.7% | $128,821▼16.6% | $363,211▼11.8% | $430,002▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $107,241▲127% | $154,432▲0.5% | $411,749▼10.3% | $472,606▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | -$394,494 | $153,663▲2.1% | $458,940▼54.4% | $493,462▼56.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $150,550▲3.7% | $1,007,097▼0.6% | $1,121,663▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $145,132▲3.6% | $1,013,387▲0.8% | $1,122,236▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $140,030 | $1,005,140 | $1,108,924 | 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 · $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 | $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 39-0159732, based in Baraboo, Wisconsin. 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 39-0159732.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $124,151 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 39-0159732) 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.