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 Shenandoah, Iowa, registered in 1951, with $264,091 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 W Thomas Ave, Shenandoah, IA, 51601 EIN 42-1238299 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$264K
▲ 25.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$182K
Net assets
$1.8M
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 rating119 mo reserves · +31% 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: 119 mo reserves · +31% 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
- 300 W Thomas Ave, Shenandoah, IA, 51601
- City
- Shenandoah
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $136K (FY2013) to $264K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $94KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
31.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$94K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $264,091▲25.9% | $181,820▼12.5% | $1,806,570▲8.3% | $1,900,608▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $209,841▼48.6% | $207,847▲54.4% | $1,667,568▼7.2% | $1,766,554▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $408,365▲146% | $134,595▲2.3% | $1,797,842▲12.9% | $1,916,258▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $165,726▼0.1% | $131,574▼6.8% | $1,591,991▲20.3% | $1,701,129▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $165,883▼10.0% | $141,158▲7.7% | $1,322,896▼5.4% | $1,449,411▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $184,278▲4.5% | $131,029▼5.8% | $1,398,442▲2.0% | $1,533,394▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $176,291▲3.9% | $139,083▲5.2% | $1,370,459▲4.4% | $1,484,373▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $169,665▼44.8% | $132,254▲33.3% | $1,312,638▲7.8% | $1,416,369▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $307,424▲96.7% | $99,191▼15.7% | $1,217,819▲14.9% | $1,308,381▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $156,317▲14.8% | $117,605▲4.7% | $1,059,716▲3.5% | $1,158,655▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $136,143 | $112,341▼5.6% | $1,023,565▲5.9% | $1,105,340▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $118,978 | $966,504 | $1,032,534 | 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 · $299K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $299K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2024 | $103,600 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2023 | $98,300 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2022 | $96,970 |
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 42-1238299, 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 42-1238299.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $264,091 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 42-1238299) 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.