Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Shenandoah, Iowa, registered in 1951, with $131,271 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Hwy 59 South 709 South Fremont, Shenandoah, IA, 51601 EIN 42-0232238 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$131K
▼ 21.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$149K
Net assets
$11K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -14% 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: 1 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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
- Hwy 59 South 709 South Fremont, Shenandoah, IA, 51601
- City
- Shenandoah
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $131K (FY2016) to $131K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $104KNet assets $11K
Operating margin
-13.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$116K
Total liabilities
$104K
Net assets
$11K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,271▼21.9% | $149,083▼14.2% | $11,324▼50.1% | $115,604▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,111▼15.9% | $173,818▼15.2% | $22,685▼20.1% | $123,385▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $199,813▲23.3% | $204,895▲37.6% | $28,408▼48.7% | $122,034▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,065▲118% | $148,878▲64.5% | $55,420▲174% | $144,232▲29.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,227▼27.1% | $90,518▼15.0% | $20,202▼44.6% | $111,509▼16.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $101,790▼7.5% | $106,540▼8.6% | $36,493▼11.5% | $133,108▲17.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $110,078▼5.5% | $116,519▼1.0% | $41,243▼13.5% | $113,736▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $116,453▼10.8% | $117,687▼13.4% | $47,685▼2.5% | $121,230▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $130,517 | $135,875 | $48,919 | $125,526 | 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 · $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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 42-0232238, based in Shenandoah, Iowa. 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 42-0232238.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $131,271 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 42-0232238) 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.