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 $209,554 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1105 2nd Ave, Worthington, MN, 56187 EIN 41-0874339 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$210K
▲ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$220K
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 rating15 mo reserves · +17% 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 · +17% 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
- 1105 2nd Ave, 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 $102K (FY2009) to $210K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $52KNet assets $220K
Operating margin
17.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$273K
Total liabilities
$52K
Net assets
$220K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,554▲10.7% | $173,843▲6.7% | $220,318▲19.4% | $272,686▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $189,250▲27.3% | $162,959▲14.2% | $184,487▲16.7% | $245,282▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $148,660▼12.1% | $142,710▲0.4% | $158,135▲3.7% | $230,021▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $169,133▲57.8% | $142,088▲34.4% | $152,497▲21.4% | $188,851▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $107,176▼21.6% | $105,731▼20.9% | $125,630▲1.2% | $164,845▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $136,645▲13.4% | $133,586▲8.7% | $124,174▲2.4% | $150,760▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $120,459▲4.0% | $122,851▲6.1% | $121,225▼68.1% | $148,169▼63.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $115,860▼4.6% | $115,837▼2.8% | $379,479 | $408,862▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $121,430▼1.8% | $119,199▲7.9% | $379,456▲0.6% | $411,923▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $123,698▼3.5% | $110,464▼2.7% | $377,225▲3.6% | $407,644▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $128,119▲1.3% | $113,574▼5.5% | $363,991▲4.2% | $400,018▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $126,508 | $120,218▲21.2% | $349,446▲1.8% | $380,046▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $99,183▲4.3% | $343,156▲4.5% | $382,875▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $95,100▼1.4% | $328,440▲4.4% | $353,849▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $96,485▼8.7% | $314,522 | $342,629▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | $101,907 | $105,630 | $314,459 | $340,887 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 41-0874339, 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 41-0874339.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $209,554 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 41-0874339) 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.