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 Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 1951, with $556,606 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
711 Jenifer St, Madison, WI, 53703 EIN 39-0159840 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$557K
▲ 11.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$552K
Net assets
$531K
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 rating12 mo reserves · +1% 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: 12 mo reserves · +1% 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $625K (FY2017) to $557K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $207KNet assets $531K
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$738K
Total liabilities
$207K
Net assets
$531K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $556,606▲11.2% | $552,328▲5.2% | $531,104▼10.6% | $737,792▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $500,547▲6.7% | $524,992▲2.9% | $593,832▼4.0% | $841,974▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $469,216▲5.5% | $510,012▲12.5% | $618,277▲8.0% | $793,453▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $444,619▲64.8% | $453,404▲66.2% | $572,277▼1.5% | $746,636▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $269,772▼47.6% | $272,875▼47.6% | $581,061▼1.8% | $800,178▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $514,491▼7.8% | $521,085▼8.9% | $591,832▼1.3% | $682,958▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $558,244▼10.7% | $572,117▲4.6% | $599,825▼2.3% | $763,993▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $625,474 | $547,188 | $613,698 | $796,247 | 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 | $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 39-0159840, based in Madison, 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 39-0159840.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $556,606 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 39-0159840) 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.