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 Manchester, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $137,088 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2242 Mason Ln, Manchester, MO, 63021 EIN 43-0989401 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$137K
▲ 6.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$143K
Net assets
$546K
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 rating46 mo reserves · -4% 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: 46 mo reserves · -4% 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
- 2242 Mason Ln, Manchester, MO, 63021
- City
- Manchester
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $73K (FY2009) to $137K (FY2024) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,159Net assets $546K
Operating margin
-4.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$547K
Total liabilities
$1,159
Net assets
$546K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,088▲6.0% | $143,029▲5.8% | $545,796▼1.1% | $546,955▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $129,381▲57.5% | $135,225▲34.9% | $551,737▼1.0% | $554,344▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $82,121▼13.0% | $100,263▲21.9% | $557,581▼3.2% | $559,862▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,443▲16.5% | $82,222▲5.7% | $575,723▲2.2% | $575,723▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $81,044▼20.8% | $77,820▼8.7% | $563,502▲0.6% | $564,109▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $102,336▼9.0% | $85,248▼0.5% | $560,278▲3.1% | $562,763▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $112,425▲21.4% | $85,637▲11.6% | $543,190▲5.2% | $543,190▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $92,587▼4.2% | $76,724▼18.4% | $516,402▲3.2% | $522,070▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $96,649▲16.2% | $94,024▲33.1% | $500,539▲0.5% | $505,091▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $83,209▼17.4% | $70,630▼4.6% | $497,915▲2.6% | $498,635▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $100,790▲35.0% | $74,051▲11.9% | $485,336▲5.8% | $485,434▲5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $74,641▲5.0% | $66,168▲11.4% | $458,596▲1.9% | $460,364▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $71,096▲16.4% | $59,409▼3.8% | $450,123▲2.7% | $453,141▲3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $61,062▲8.1% | $61,770▲1.6% | $438,436▼0.2% | $440,096▲0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $56,504▼22.3% | $60,779▲10.8% | $439,144▼1.0% | $439,144▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $72,761 | $54,847 | $443,419 | $443,419 | 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 · $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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 43-0989401, based in Manchester, 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 43-0989401.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $137,088 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 43-0989401) 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.