Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Rochester, Minnesota, registered in 1951, with $55,607 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1310 7th St Nw Suite B, Rochester, MN, 55901 EIN 41-0145853 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▼ 61.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$105K
Net assets
$438K
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.
D
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating50 mo reserves · -88% 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: 50 mo reserves · -88% margin earns a F 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 $122K (FY2009) to $56K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $438K
Operating margin
-88.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$463K
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$438K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,607▼61.1% | $104,571▲83.2% | $438,165▼10.1% | $463,040▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,915▲11.3% | $57,069▲4.6% | $487,129▲21.4% | $487,129▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $128,436▲11.9% | $54,551▼52.9% | $401,283▲22.6% | $401,283▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $114,751▼46.5% | $115,908▼36.2% | $327,398▼0.4% | $327,398▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $214,509▼2.9% | $181,674▼10.9% | $328,555▲11.1% | $330,790▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $221,029▲23.2% | $203,800▲35.0% | $295,720▲6.2% | $295,913▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $179,414▲95.8% | $150,979▲102% | $278,491▲11.4% | $278,972▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $91,609▼2.1% | $74,897▼39.9% | $250,056▲7.2% | $254,287▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $93,539▼9.8% | $124,665▼38.4% | $233,344▼11.8% | $235,844▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $103,713▼46.4% | $202,332▼24.9% | $264,470▼27.2% | $285,791▼24.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $193,619▲2.3% | $269,313▼1.1% | $363,089▼17.3% | $376,250▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $189,239 | $272,187▲0.7% | $438,783▼15.9% | $474,248▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $270,392▲31.5% | $521,731▼16.0% | $549,185▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $205,670▼11.1% | $620,889▼11.8% | $654,056▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $231,415▲1.7% | $703,839▲21.7% | $738,617▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | $122,212 | $227,574 | $578,512 | $608,211 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 41-0145853, based in Rochester, Minnesota. 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 41-0145853.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $55,607 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 41-0145853) 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.