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 Cameron, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $174,995 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 132, Cameron, MO, 64429 EIN 43-1211473 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$175K
▲ 40.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$175K
Net assets
$275K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +0% 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: 19 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $92K (FY2013) to $175K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $629Net assets $275K
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$276K
Total liabilities
$629
Net assets
$275K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $174,995▲40.9% | $174,713▲40.9% | $274,955▼5.1% | $275,584▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $124,236▲14.8% | $124,024▲10.1% | $289,634▼0.2% | $290,487▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $108,248▲7.7% | $112,669▲2.3% | $290,105▼1.8% | $290,228▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,471▲31.3% | $110,173▲25.5% | $295,283▼3.2% | $295,900▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,514▼29.4% | $87,791▼19.4% | $304,983▼3.6% | $305,275▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $108,323▲11.9% | $108,931▼10.4% | $316,260▼0.2% | $316,761▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $96,779▼21.2% | $121,572▲12.0% | $316,868▼1.9% | $317,287▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $122,795▼1.7% | $108,547▼7.3% | $323,085▲4.6% | $323,518▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,943▲36.2% | $117,129▲20.1% | $308,837▲8.5% | $309,530▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $91,715 | $97,515▼19.3% | $284,533▼2.0% | $285,188▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $120,875▲50.6% | $290,334▼6.9% | $291,012▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $80,287▼21.2% | $311,730▲12.1% | $312,241▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $101,927 | $278,026 | $278,594 | 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 · $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 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,219 |
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 43-1211473, based in Cameron, 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 43-1211473.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $174,995 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 43-1211473) 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.