Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Saint Clair, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $181,116 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
35 E North St, Saint Clair, MO, 63077 EIN 43-1277674 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$181K
▼ 11.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$204K
Net assets
$484K
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 rating28 mo reserves · -12% 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: 28 mo reserves · -12% 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
- 35 E North St, Saint Clair, MO, 63077
- City
- Saint Clair
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $215K (FY2014) to $181K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $484K
Operating margin
-12.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$501K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$484K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $181,116▼11.5% | $203,708▼8.5% | $483,702▼4.5% | $500,742▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $204,765▼1.3% | $222,668▲16.5% | $506,294▼7.2% | $509,217▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $207,426▼3.9% | $191,110▲12.9% | $545,516▲3.1% | $547,825▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $215,876▲14.2% | $169,282▼14.6% | $529,200▲9.7% | $531,493▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $189,034▼13.3% | $198,290▲3.1% | $482,606▼1.9% | $484,486▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $218,026▲9.1% | $192,348▲1.1% | $491,863▲5.5% | $494,427▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $199,918▲13.8% | $190,285▲4.8% | $466,185▲2.1% | $468,620▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $175,674▼8.4% | $181,615▼2.6% | $456,552▼1.3% | $459,273▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $191,803▼10.6% | $186,471▼23.5% | $462,493▲1.2% | $465,422▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $214,551 | $243,774 | $457,161 | $460,238 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
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 43-1277674, based in Saint Clair, 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 43-1277674.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $181,116 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 43-1277674) 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.