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 Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $574,033 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12481 Ladue Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63141 EIN 43-0178580 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$574K
▼ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$329K
Net assets
$1.4M
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 rating49 mo reserves · +43% 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: 49 mo reserves · +43% 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
- 12481 Ladue Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63141
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $386K (FY2013) to $574K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $156KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
42.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$156K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $574,033▼6.4% | $329,422▲7.9% | $1,354,745▲22.1% | $1,510,707▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $613,078▲40.6% | $305,350▲3.4% | $1,109,880▲38.2% | $1,285,112▲30.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $436,035▲8.1% | $295,169▼4.3% | $803,353▲20.8% | $983,897▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $403,205▲24.7% | $308,540▲51.2% | $665,021▲16.1% | $821,674▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $323,357▲10.5% | $204,058▼37.6% | $572,932▲27.7% | $674,371▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $292,663▼29.3% | $327,000▼15.6% | $448,673▼8.0% | $546,112▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $413,714▼26.5% | $387,370▼8.3% | $487,672▲5.6% | $592,143▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $563,237▲36.1% | $422,634▲35.7% | $461,617▲43.0% | $582,458▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $413,879▲57.9% | $311,474▲30.3% | $322,822▲46.7% | $414,756▲50.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $262,186▼14.6% | $239,105▼26.6% | $220,067▲10.3% | $275,433▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $306,933▼20.4% | $325,951▼11.7% | $199,606▼8.8% | $257,467▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $385,586 | $368,982▲13.3% | $218,884▲7.5% | $279,675▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $325,664▲84.5% | $203,691▲26.5% | $241,302▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $176,530 | $161,025 | $205,611 | 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 · $19K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 43-0178580, based in Saint Louis, 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 43-0178580.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $574,033 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 43-0178580) 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.