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 Dexter, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $171,631 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
106 W Stoddard St, Dexter, MO, 63841 EIN 43-0951958 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$172K
▼ 2.8% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$205K
Net assets
$700K
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 rating41 mo reserves · -19% 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: 41 mo reserves · -19% 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 →
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
- 106 W Stoddard St, Dexter, MO, 63841
- City
- Dexter
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97K (FY2020) to $172K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,487Net assets $700K
Operating margin
-19.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$701K
Total liabilities
$1,487
Net assets
$700K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,631▼2.8% | $204,932▲6.7% | $699,551▼4.5% | $701,038▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $176,488▲22.4% | $192,009▲40.3% | $732,852▼2.1% | $734,112▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $144,186▲3.0% | $136,812▼3.1% | $748,380▲1.0% | $749,912▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $139,964▲43.9% | $141,201▲63.6% | $741,006▼0.2% | $742,115▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,285 | $86,301 | $742,243 | $742,758 | 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 · $13K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $13K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,487 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $7,000 |
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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 43-0951958, based in Dexter, 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 43-0951958.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $171,631 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 43-0951958) 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.