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 Superior, Wisconsin, registered in 1951, with $149,887 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 473, Superior, WI, 54880 EIN 39-0159940 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$150K
▲ 1.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$178K
Net assets
$121K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -19% 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: 8 mo reserves · -19% margin earns a C+ 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 declined from $192K (FY2017) to $150K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $118KNet assets $121K
Operating margin
-18.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$238K
Total liabilities
$118K
Net assets
$121K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,887▲1.2% | $177,822▲14.2% | $120,723▼18.8% | $238,372▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $148,042▲0.3% | $155,689▼10.3% | $148,658▼4.9% | $242,279▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $147,551▼5.0% | $173,593▲10.2% | $156,305▼14.3% | $254,171▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $155,284▲17.4% | $157,475▲24.3% | $182,347▼1.2% | $296,143▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $132,317▼18.5% | $126,666▼31.9% | $184,538▲2.1% | $287,343▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $162,272▼10.2% | $185,926▲1.4% | $180,714▼23.3% | $267,630▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $180,784▼5.7% | $183,449▲3.3% | $235,732▼1.1% | $328,032▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $191,807 | $177,567 | $238,397 | $339,553 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 39-0159940, based in Superior, 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 39-0159940.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $149,887 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 39-0159940) 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.