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 Stevens Point, Wisconsin, registered in 1951, with $235,162 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1132 Clark St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481 EIN 39-0261635 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$235K
▼ 8.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$226K
Net assets
$282K
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 rating15 mo reserves · +4% 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: 15 mo reserves · +4% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 1132 Clark St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
- City
- Stevens Point
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $171K (FY2009) to $235K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $282K
Operating margin
3.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$314K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$282K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $235,162▼8.4% | $226,203▼7.0% | $281,973▲3.3% | $313,555▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $256,833▲12.4% | $243,203▲21.9% | $273,014▲5.3% | $315,261▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $228,585▲44.5% | $199,436▲38.7% | $259,384▲12.7% | $291,132▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $158,223▲60.6% | $143,820▲31.2% | $230,235▲6.7% | $260,171▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $98,515▼34.2% | $109,639▼17.8% | $215,832▼4.9% | $243,235▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $149,766▲4.8% | $133,340▼5.7% | $226,956▲7.8% | $250,532▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,872▼25.6% | $141,388▼24.9% | $210,530▲0.7% | $235,439▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $191,982▼7.7% | $188,340▼0.6% | $209,046▲1.8% | $232,080▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $208,066▲3.0% | $189,423▲43.0% | $205,407▲10.0% | $225,911▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $201,922▲74.6% | $132,436▲10.7% | $186,764▲59.2% | $203,624▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $115,661▼22.8% | $119,654▼21.1% | $117,278▼3.3% | $142,209▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $149,804▼1.0% | $151,672▲2.8% | $121,271▼1.5% | $140,852▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $151,323▼1.0% | $147,476▼12.9% | $123,139▲3.2% | $147,129▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $152,796 | $169,223▼21.0% | $119,292▼12.1% | $145,531▼10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | — | $214,156▼7.5% | $135,719▼7.9% | $162,324▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | $170,716 | $231,485 | $147,421 | $178,192 | 990EZ |
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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 39-0261635, based in Stevens Point, 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 39-0261635.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $235,162 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 39-0261635) 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.