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 Ste Genevieve, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $133,607 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 5, Ste Genevieve, MO, 63670 EIN 43-1307187 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$134K
▲ 38.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$90K
Net assets
$266K
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 rating35 mo reserves · +32% 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: 35 mo reserves · +32% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5, Ste Genevieve, MO, 63670
- City
- Ste Genevieve
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $104K (FY2014) to $134K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $77KNet assets $266K
Operating margin
32.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$342K
Total liabilities
$77K
Net assets
$266K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,607▲38.0% | $90,383▲8.8% | $265,549▲19.4% | $342,309▲53.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $96,784▼9.5% | $83,053▼17.5% | $222,325▲6.6% | $223,498▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $106,938▼0.2% | $100,654▲10.1% | $208,594▲3.1% | $210,624▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $107,150▲44.0% | $91,390▲15.8% | $202,310▲8.4% | $203,884▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,433▼43.3% | $78,939▼22.5% | $186,550▼4.3% | $190,111▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,384▲87.6% | $101,842▼6.1% | $194,873▲17.9% | $202,082▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,016▼30.7% | $108,502▼2.0% | $165,331▼18.9% | $166,239▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $100,995▲43.6% | $110,698▼13.7% | $203,817▼4.5% | $205,048▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,314▼19.8% | $128,249▼7.8% | $213,520▼21.3% | $215,012▼21.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $87,660▼15.8% | $139,078▲12.2% | $271,455▼15.9% | $273,945▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $104,119 | $123,994 | $322,873 | $323,799 | 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 43-1307187, based in Ste Genevieve, 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 43-1307187.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $133,607 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 43-1307187) 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.