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 Hannibal, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $78,315 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
411a Broadway, Hannibal, MO, 63401 EIN 43-0257770 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$78K
▲ 87.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$53K
Net assets
$90K
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 rating21 mo reserves · +33% 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: 21 mo reserves · +33% 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 $26K (FY2009) to $78K (FY2024) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $90K
Operating margin
32.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$90K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,315▲87.5% | $52,596▲23.7% | $90,086▲40.0% | $90,086▲40.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $41,777▼27.1% | $42,529▼23.5% | $64,367▼1.2% | $64,367▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $57,320▲32.7% | $55,599▼10.8% | $65,119▲2.7% | $65,119▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,204▼26.3% | $62,348▲31.9% | $63,398▼23.2% | $63,398▼23.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $58,588▲47.8% | $47,278▼4.7% | $82,542▲15.9% | $82,542▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $39,629▼31.7% | $49,620▼9.7% | $71,232▼22.6% | $81,663▼19.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $58,012▲14.2% | $54,931▲26.0% | $92,054▲6.4% | $101,441▲6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $50,805▼5.3% | $43,587▼10.1% | $86,501▼0.6% | $95,325▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,654▼6.0% | $48,506▲17.1% | $86,990▲6.3% | $96,104▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,054▲8.1% | $41,439▼0.5% | $81,843▲23.6% | $88,637▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,764▼8.2% | $41,667▲2.5% | $66,228▲20.1% | $73,778▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $57,492▲3.3% | $40,653▼8.1% | $55,132▲44.0% | $62,390▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | $55,660▲109% | $44,227▲51.8% | $38,292▲42.6% | $44,580▲66.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $26,654▼2.1% | $29,140▼6.1% | $26,859▼8.5% | $26,859▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $27,226▲2.9% | $31,034▲11.0% | $29,345▼11.5% | $29,345▼11.5% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $26,466 | $27,966 | $33,153 | $33,153 | 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 · $9,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 43-0257770, based in Hannibal, 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 43-0257770.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $78,315 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 43-0257770) 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.