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 Platteville, Wisconsin, registered in 1951, with $55,863 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 773, Platteville, WI, 53818 EIN 39-1644531 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2021)
$56K
▼ 70.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2021)
$26K
Net assets
$249K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating114 mo reserves · +53% 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: 114 mo reserves · +53% margin earns a B+ 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 773, Platteville, WI, 53818
- City
- Platteville
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $122K (FY2013) to $56K (FY2021) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $6,725Net assets $249K
Operating margin
53.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$256K
Total liabilities
$6,725
Net assets
$249K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $55,863▼70.2% | $26,228▼10.8% | $249,468▲13.3% | $256,193▲12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $187,402▲407% | $29,416▼41.4% | $220,135▲255% | $227,285▲211% | 990 |
| 2019 | $36,994▼42.3% | $50,190▼26.4% | $62,000▼17.5% | $73,047▼28.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $64,113▼6.8% | $68,149▲0.9% | $75,196▼5.1% | $101,502▼9.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $68,826▼16.2% | $67,558▼32.2% | $79,232▼66.2% | $112,090▼55.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $82,176▼21.6% | $99,626▼2.9% | $234,498▼6.9% | $253,604▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,877▼8.5% | $102,576▼16.6% | $251,948▲0.9% | $281,298▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $114,625▼5.9% | $122,975▲8.0% | $249,647▼3.2% | $273,701▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $121,754 | $113,850 | $257,997 | $270,437 | 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 39-1644531, based in Platteville, 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 39-1644531.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $55,863 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 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 39-1644531) 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.