Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, registered in 1951, with $532,458 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
W301s5059 Seville Ln, Mukwonago, WI, 53149 EIN 39-0178798 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$532K
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$523K
Net assets
$261K
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 rating6 mo reserves · +2% 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: 6 mo reserves · +2% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $364K (FY2013) to $532K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24KNet assets $261K
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$285K
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$261K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $532,458▲8.2% | $522,958▲5.1% | $261,132▼4.0% | $285,153▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $491,907▼1.1% | $497,636▼6.4% | $271,964▲5.4% | $296,268▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $497,515▲17.6% | $531,937▲16.9% | $257,974▼21.9% | $281,705▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $423,234▲5.2% | $455,028▲28.1% | $330,513▼10.0% | $355,590▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $402,149▼6.0% | $355,168▼19.2% | $367,425▲52.3% | $398,177▲46.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $427,711▲1.7% | $439,828▲5.5% | $241,187▼4.8% | $271,039▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $420,755▲8.1% | $416,896▲13.7% | $253,304▲1.5% | $291,713▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $389,254▲2.7% | $366,621▼5.6% | $249,445▲10.0% | $288,860▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $379,088▲0.7% | $388,386▼0.2% | $226,812▼3.9% | $265,843▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $376,527▼2.9% | $389,306▼0.3% | $236,110▼5.1% | $275,875▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $387,814▲6.5% | $390,552▲8.9% | $248,889▲1.1% | $287,253▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $364,250 | $358,626▼2.6% | $246,227▲14.8% | $272,331▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $368,249 | $214,499 | $214,499 | 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.
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 39-0178798, based in Mukwonago, 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 39-0178798.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $532,458 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 39-0178798) 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.