Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Saint Charles, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $130,316 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
560 Saint Peters Howell Rd, Saint Charles, MO, 63304 EIN 43-6135980 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$130K
▼ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$138K
Net assets
$408K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · -6% 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 · -6% margin earns a B+ 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
- 560 Saint Peters Howell Rd, Saint Charles, MO, 63304
- City
- Saint Charles
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67K (FY2010) to $130K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-6.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$408K
Net assets
$408K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,316▼3.3% | $138,486▲1.2% | $407,588▼2.0% | $407,588▼2.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $134,792▼2.7% | $136,777▼1.0% | $415,758▲0.4% | $415,758▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $138,486▲12.7% | $138,160▲16.5% | $414,016▲0.1% | $414,016▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $122,857▲63.6% | $118,546▲58.1% | $413,420▲1.1% | $413,420▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $75,115▲17.7% | $74,967▼21.2% | $409,105▲1.9% | $409,105▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $63,808▼17.5% | $95,135▲3.7% | $401,376▼7.2% | $401,376▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $77,382▼18.4% | $91,702▼1.7% | $432,703▼3.2% | $437,375▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $94,820▼11.0% | $93,280▼0.7% | $447,023▲0.3% | $447,023▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $106,548▲25.3% | $93,952▲2.9% | $445,483▲2.9% | $445,483▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $85,030▼7.2% | $91,306▼5.7% | $432,887▼1.4% | $432,887▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $91,608▼5.7% | $96,819▼4.2% | $439,163▼1.2% | $439,163▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $97,175▲3.2% | $101,099▲8.7% | $444,374▼0.9% | $444,374▼0.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $94,151▲8.5% | $92,995▲11.0% | $448,298▲0.3% | $448,298▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $86,777▲29.5% | $83,747▲17.8% | $447,142▲0.7% | $447,142▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $67,000 | $71,067 | $444,112 | $444,112 | 990EZ |
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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 43-6135980, based in Saint Charles, 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 43-6135980.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $130,316 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 43-6135980) 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.