Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
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 Farmington, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $676,724 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 109, Farmington, MO, 63640 EIN 43-0797456 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$677K
▲ 22.3% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$619K
Net assets
$527K
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 rating10 mo reserves · +8% 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: 10 mo reserves · +8% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 109, Farmington, MO, 63640
- City
- Farmington
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $232K (FY2014) to $677K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $527K
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$592K
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$527K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $676,724▲22.3% | $619,208▲28.7% | $527,276▲12.2% | $591,817▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $553,460▲26.8% | $481,170▼5.5% | $469,761▲18.2% | $502,561▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $436,626▲7.1% | $509,097▲24.7% | $397,471▼15.4% | $553,469▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $407,492▲80.2% | $408,118▲83.8% | $469,942▼0.1% | $560,189▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $226,129▼17.8% | $222,078▼11.1% | $470,566▲0.9% | $523,436▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $275,211▼9.7% | $249,888▲4.2% | $466,518▲5.7% | $519,126▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $304,696▲2.3% | $239,780▲0.8% | $441,195▲17.3% | $490,085▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $297,768▲25.2% | $237,932▼2.7% | $376,277▲18.9% | $423,532▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $237,907▲12.4% | $244,625▲5.2% | $316,441▼2.1% | $365,116▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $211,615▼8.9% | $232,438▼10.8% | $323,159▼6.1% | $367,484▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $232,231 | $260,652 | $343,982 | $349,995 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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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 43-0797456, based in Farmington, 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 43-0797456.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $676,724 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 43-0797456) 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.