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 Worthington, Minnesota, registered in 1951, with $58,898 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
277 Lakehill Dr, Worthington, MN, 56187 EIN 41-0661891 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$59K
▼ 36.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$38K
Net assets
$171K
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 rating54 mo reserves · +36% 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: 54 mo reserves · +36% 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
- Address
- 277 Lakehill Dr, Worthington, MN, 56187
- City
- Worthington
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $33K (FY2012) to $59K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $171K
Operating margin
35.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$171K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$171K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,898▼36.8% | $37,795▼7.4% | $170,947▲13.8% | $170,947▲13.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $93,182▲138% | $40,809▼52.1% | $150,200▲53.5% | $150,200▲53.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $39,149▲3.0% | $85,156▲183% | $97,827▼32.0% | $97,827▼32.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $38,010▼2.1% | $30,067▲28.8% | $143,834▲5.8% | $143,834▲5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $38,816▼8.2% | $23,340▼28.4% | $135,891▼64.5% | $135,891▼64.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $42,296▼0.2% | $32,593▲5.4% | $382,780▲2.6% | $382,780▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $42,364▲5.9% | $30,934▼5.0% | $373,077▲3.2% | $373,077▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $39,991▼3.7% | $32,549▼4.8% | $361,647▲2.1% | $361,647▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $41,547▼4.4% | $34,184▲9.9% | $354,205▲2.1% | $354,205▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $43,446▲5.6% | $31,107▼10.6% | $346,842▲3.7% | $346,842▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $41,147▼16.4% | $34,789▼6.5% | $334,503▲1.9% | $334,503▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $49,237▲51.4% | $37,220▲1.6% | $328,142▲3.8% | $328,142▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $32,527 | $36,641▲8.6% | $316,125▼1.3% | $316,125▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | — | $33,729 | $320,239 | $320,239 | 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 41-0661891, based in Worthington, 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 41-0661891.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $58,898 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 41-0661891) 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.