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 Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $152,820 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10261 Bauer Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63128 EIN 43-1373615 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$153K
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$128K
Net assets
$513K
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 rating48 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: 48 mo reserves · +17% 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
- 10261 Bauer Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63128
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2013) to $153K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22KNet assets $513K
Operating margin
16.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$535K
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
$513K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,820▲6.8% | $127,596▲6.8% | $512,973▲5.2% | $535,211▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $143,081▼3.5% | $119,492▼1.5% | $487,749▲5.1% | $509,480▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $148,237▲17.6% | $121,315▲11.0% | $464,160▲6.2% | $484,220▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $126,064▲51.5% | $109,295▲4.6% | $437,237▲4.0% | $452,600▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,203▼40.9% | $104,510▼33.9% | $420,468▼4.8% | $439,649▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $140,802▼0.2% | $158,075▲9.6% | $441,775▼3.8% | $458,678▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $141,045▲1.4% | $144,242▼5.6% | $459,048▼0.7% | $481,001▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $139,088▲0.6% | $152,825 | $462,245▼2.9% | $487,669▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,259▼5.4% | $152,760▲9.3% | $475,982▼3.0% | $496,766▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $146,094▲18.9% | $139,764▼2.8% | $490,483▲1.3% | $516,257▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $122,850▼6.6% | $143,776▼5.5% | $484,153▼4.1% | $511,164▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $131,573 | $152,158▲12.3% | $505,079▼3.9% | $533,596▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $135,489▼31.3% | $525,664▲6.2% | $569,592▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $197,306▼9.1% | $494,827▼12.1% | $544,763▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $217,149▲17.2% | $563,191▼11.2% | $595,392▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $185,327 | $634,536 | $671,661 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| 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 43-1373615, based in Saint Louis, 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 43-1373615.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $152,820 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 43-1373615) 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.