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 Ashland, Wisconsin, registered in 1972, with $86,560 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 364, Ashland, WI, 54806 EIN 39-0159740 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$87K
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$198K
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 rating30 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: 30 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 →
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 $80K (FY2013) to $87K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $198K
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$209K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$198K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,560▲18.4% | $79,266▲21.0% | $198,219▲3.8% | $208,827▲5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $73,092▼5.2% | $65,533▼3.2% | $190,925▲4.1% | $197,483▲3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $77,115▲187% | $67,689▲9.6% | $183,366▲5.4% | $191,237▲5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $26,900▼80.0% | $61,755▼10.9% | $173,940▼16.7% | $182,096▼30.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $134,797▲19.1% | $69,271▼26.3% | $208,795▲45.7% | $261,449▼13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $113,146▼5.2% | $94,022▲7.6% | $143,269▲15.4% | $303,718▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $119,331▼35.9% | $87,381▲7.3% | $124,145▲34.7% | $293,598▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $186,214▲120% | $81,400▲6.2% | $92,195▲831% | $277,156▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $84,734▼2.5% | $76,681▼1.3% | -$12,619▲39.0% | $179,933▼4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $86,945▲14.3% | $77,725▲17.9% | -$20,672▲30.8% | $188,400▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $76,038▼5.2% | $65,897▲1.3% | -$29,892▲25.3% | $190,714▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $80,250 | $65,044▼6.6% | -$40,033▲27.5% | $190,612▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $69,636▼87.9% | -$55,239▼35.3% | $198,491▼85.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $576,282 | -$40,833 | $1,412,679 | 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 · $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 | $9,000 |
| 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 39-0159740, based in Ashland, 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 39-0159740.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $86,560 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 39-0159740) 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.