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 Pilot Knob, Missouri, registered in 1972, with $125,525 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 330, Pilot Knob, MO, 63663 EIN 43-0889483 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$126K
▼ 42.2% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$145K
Net assets
$99K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -15% 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: 8 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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
- Po Box 330, Pilot Knob, MO, 63663
- City
- Pilot Knob
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $244K (FY2009) to $126K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,012Net assets $99K
Operating margin
-15.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$103K
Total liabilities
$4,012
Net assets
$99K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,525▼42.2% | $144,893▼24.7% | $98,571▼31.9% | $102,583▼29.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $217,179▲52.0% | $192,527▲51.1% | $144,734▼36.6% | $144,734▼37.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $142,864▲97.0% | $127,393▲6.1% | $228,450▲7.3% | $229,714▲7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $72,508▼35.5% | $120,102▼17.9% | $212,978▼18.3% | $213,807▼18.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $112,339▼17.3% | $146,302▲24.5% | $260,574▼11.5% | $262,958▼11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $135,869▲17.8% | $117,504▼6.7% | $294,536▲6.6% | $296,250▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $115,340▼5.6% | $125,889▼1.9% | $276,171▼3.7% | $284,680▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $122,131 | $128,313▼10.7% | $286,720▼2.1% | $297,176▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $122,161▼20.2% | $143,699▼3.0% | $292,902▼6.7% | $302,980▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $153,065▼2.1% | $148,086▼6.2% | $313,881▼14.7% | $324,605▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $156,389▼2.7% | $157,811▼18.9% | $367,919▼0.4% | $380,843▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $160,722 | $194,576▲10.5% | $369,341▼8.4% | $379,222▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $176,057▼8.2% | $403,195▼2.3% | $418,054▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $191,881▲4.6% | $412,587▲2.2% | $419,292▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $183,467▲1.1% | $403,841▲3.4% | $423,185▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | $244,427 | $181,534 | $390,456 | $390,456 | 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 · $14K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
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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 43-0889483, based in Pilot Knob, 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 43-0889483.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,525 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 43-0889483) 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.