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 Macon, Missouri, registered in 1972, with $281,898 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 255, Macon, MO, 63552 EIN 43-0178573 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$282K
▲ 149.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$180K
Net assets
$98K
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+
★★★★
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 rating7 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: 7 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 →
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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38K (FY2010) to $282K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $119KNet assets $98K
Operating margin
36.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$217K
Total liabilities
$119K
Net assets
$98K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,898▲149% | $179,761▲23.9% | $97,583▲171% | $216,955▲139% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,078▲10.1% | $145,123▲17.0% | -$136,685▼24.9% | $90,942▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,717▲40.2% | $124,086▲10.2% | -$109,432▲3.4% | $76,499▲151% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,287▲2.0% | $112,651▲22.2% | -$113,319▼53.2% | $30,528▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,842▼10.1% | $92,182▼35.6% | -$73,955▼37.9% | $31,859▼35.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $79,896▼9.5% | $143,242▲9.7% | -$53,615▼716% | $49,404▲32.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $88,326▼14.8% | $130,629▲26.0% | $8,709▼82.9% | $37,382▼26.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $103,617▲3.1% | $103,709▲14.2% | $51,012▼0.2% | $51,012▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $100,467▲4.3% | $90,815▼19.5% | $51,104▲23.3% | $51,104▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $96,353▲3.4% | $112,854▲33.2% | $41,452▼28.5% | $41,452▼28.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $93,229▼24.3% | $84,716▼17.2% | $57,953▲17.2% | $57,953▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $123,077▲55.0% | $102,371▲15.1% | $49,440▲72.1% | $49,440▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | $79,428▲7.2% | $88,938▲25.5% | $28,734▼24.9% | $40,289▼19.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $74,120▲93.8% | $70,852▲72.6% | $38,244▲9.3% | $49,799▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $38,244 | $41,049 | $34,976 | $49,501 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
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 43-0178573, based in Macon, Missouri. 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 43-0178573.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $281,898 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 43-0178573) 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.