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 Estherville, Iowa, registered in 1951, with $56,215 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 54, Estherville, IA, 51334 EIN 42-1023309 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▼ 29.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$61K
Net assets
$134K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -9% 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: 26 mo reserves · -9% 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 →
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
- Po Box 54, Estherville, IA, 51334
- City
- Estherville
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2013) to $56K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,170Net assets $134K
Operating margin
-9.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$140K
Total liabilities
$6,170
Net assets
$134K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,215▼29.2% | $61,294▼8.1% | $134,171▼3.6% | $140,341▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $79,397▲114% | $66,664▲49.3% | $139,250▲10.1% | $144,357▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $37,112▼29.5% | $44,656▼12.9% | $126,517▼5.6% | $132,965▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,607▲162% | $51,252▲43.1% | $134,060▲0.9% | $138,379▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $20,054▼52.0% | $35,809▼42.0% | $132,812▼10.6% | $136,368▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,807▼40.5% | $61,704▼12.5% | $148,567▼11.8% | $152,688▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,238▼13.9% | $70,527▲5.9% | $168,464▼0.2% | $172,763▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $81,622▲18.6% | $66,618▼20.7% | $168,753▲9.8% | $174,312▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $68,808▼34.6% | $84,008▼13.6% | $153,696▼9.0% | $170,105▼12.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $105,178▲263% | $97,275▲98.0% | $168,896▲4.9% | $193,755▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,975▼44.5% | $49,140▲24.7% | $160,993▼11.1% | $203,364▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,211 | $39,414▲145% | $181,158▲7.6% | $197,123▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $16,116▲38.0% | $168,361▲22.8% | $189,158▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $11,680 | $137,058 | $160,018 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, 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 | $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 42-1023309, based in Estherville, 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 42-1023309.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $56,215 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 42-1023309) 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.