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 Osage Beach, Missouri, registered in 1942, with $298,989 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5161 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO, 65065 EIN 43-1043511 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$299K
▲ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$315K
Net assets
$662K
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.
B
—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 rating25 mo reserves · -5% 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: 25 mo reserves · -5% 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 →
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
- 5161 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO, 65065
- City
- Osage Beach
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $307K (FY2016) to $299K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $360KNet assets $662K
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$360K
Net assets
$662K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,989▲18.4% | $315,273▲15.0% | $661,783▼2.4% | $1,021,849▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $252,421▼5.2% | $274,098▲5.8% | $678,067▲4.9% | $1,037,635▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $266,365▼2.5% | $259,039▲14.3% | $646,456▲3.5% | $1,026,062▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $273,135▲67.1% | $226,667▲26.7% | $624,771▲14.0% | $1,002,226▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $163,438▼46.8% | $178,897▼34.4% | $547,934▲26.0% | $935,832▲17.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $307,157 | $272,888 | $435,033 | $798,404 | 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 |
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 43-1043511, based in Osage Beach, 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 43-1043511.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $298,989 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 43-1043511) 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.