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 Forsyth, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $55,545 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 816, Forsyth, MO, 65653 EIN 43-1185605 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$56K
▼ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$65K
Net assets
$136K
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 rating25 mo reserves · -17% 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 · -17% 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $79K (FY2013) to $56K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $136K
Operating margin
-17.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$152K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$136K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,545▼6.6% | $65,146▼2.6% | $136,047▼6.6% | $152,376▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $59,481▲28.7% | $66,868▲31.1% | $145,670▲21.0% | $164,069▲31.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $46,211▼25.1% | $50,996▼8.8% | $120,384▼24.6% | $124,383▼29.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,701▲173% | $55,903▲90.0% | $159,675▲0.8% | $176,104▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $22,609▼48.8% | $29,415▼54.5% | $158,340▼10.0% | $175,941▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $44,137▼38.9% | $64,636▲8.2% | $175,921▼13.3% | $191,952▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,196▲37.4% | $59,721▼3.4% | $202,939▲1.7% | $224,593▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,527▼53.9% | $61,793▼33.0% | $199,549▼13.0% | $220,589▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $113,882▲8.9% | $92,169▼20.7% | $229,246▲5.3% | $252,044▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $104,564▼34.7% | $116,239▲37.8% | $217,755▼5.1% | $246,995▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $160,065▲102% | $84,354▼10.7% | $229,430▼7.1% | $251,106▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $79,307 | $94,429▲1.3% | $247,085▼1.9% | $276,381▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $93,229▼80.9% | $251,858▼0.2% | $291,917▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $488,964 | $252,353 | $287,637 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 43-1185605, based in Forsyth, 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 43-1185605.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $55,545 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 43-1185605) 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.