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 Harrisonville, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $236,745 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 768, Harrisonville, MO, 64701 EIN 43-1729903 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$237K
▼ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$292K
Net assets
$592K
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 rating24 mo reserves · -23% 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: 24 mo reserves · -23% 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
- Po Box 768, Harrisonville, MO, 64701
- City
- Harrisonville
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $180K (FY2013) to $237K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $592K
Operating margin
-23.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$592K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$592K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $236,745▼7.1% | $292,227▲72.5% | $591,671▼8.6% | $591,671▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $254,838▲7.1% | $169,451▲4.5% | $647,154▲15.2% | $647,154▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $237,876▲83.1% | $162,118▲20.5% | $561,769▲15.6% | $561,769▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,889▲56.5% | $134,579▲49.1% | $486,011▼1.0% | $486,011▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,012▼39.4% | $90,262▼27.8% | $490,695▼1.5% | $490,695▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $136,917▼21.9% | $124,947▼35.1% | $497,945▲2.5% | $497,945▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $175,245▲5.4% | $192,631▲23.9% | $485,975▼3.5% | $485,975▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $166,231▲29.3% | $155,425▼0.9% | $503,361▲2.2% | $503,571▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $128,548▼8.6% | $156,771▲3.4% | $492,555▼5.4% | $493,418▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $140,716▲7.9% | $151,620▲2.2% | $520,778▼2.0% | $536,952▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $130,400▼27.7% | $148,374▼21.3% | $531,585▼3.3% | $533,396▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $180,467 | $188,540▲11.0% | $549,558▼1.4% | $551,330▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $169,824▼11.6% | $557,630▲1.7% | $559,809▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $192,111 | $548,235 | $550,525 | 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 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 43-1729903, based in Harrisonville, 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 43-1729903.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $236,745 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 43-1729903) 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.