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 Cpe Girardeau, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $668,866 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
639 Elks Ln, Cpe Girardeau, MO, 63701 EIN 43-0692939 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$669K
▼ 8.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$732K
Net assets
$525K
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 rating9 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: 9 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
- 639 Elks Ln, Cpe Girardeau, MO, 63701
- City
- Cpe Girardeau
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $327K (FY2013) to $669K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $656KNet assets $525K
Operating margin
-9.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$656K
Net assets
$525K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $668,866▼8.2% | $732,165▼1.1% | $525,127▼9.5% | $1,180,851▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $728,233▲10.5% | $740,562▼11.0% | $580,227▼2.3% | $1,275,033▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $658,784▲5.4% | $831,963▲31.5% | $593,994▼22.9% | $1,295,939▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $624,903▲44.8% | $632,825▲18.2% | $770,787▼1.1% | $1,432,351▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $431,560▲0.1% | $535,247▲35.2% | $778,999▼11.8% | $1,466,559▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $430,955▲50.8% | $395,853▲16.6% | $882,742▲4.1% | $1,564,414▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $285,774▼22.3% | $339,559▼14.9% | $847,640▼6.0% | $1,568,745▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $367,973▼18.8% | $399,097▼4.5% | $901,425▼3.3% | $1,701,484▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $453,039▲8.5% | $417,725▲4.0% | $932,549▲3.9% | $1,769,271▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $417,370▲15.4% | $401,633▼4.6% | $897,235▲1.8% | $1,736,559▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $361,720▲10.5% | $420,940▲10.5% | $881,496▼6.3% | $1,747,857▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $327,254 | $380,796▲0.7% | $940,717▼5.4% | $1,818,358▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $378,129▲7.6% | $994,257▼0.9% | $1,648,906▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $351,562 | $1,002,954 | $1,645,502 | 990 |
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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 43-0692939, based in Cpe Girardeau, 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 43-0692939.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $668,866 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 43-0692939) 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.