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 Trenton, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $248,944 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1012 Tinsman Ave, Trenton, MO, 64683 EIN 44-0233306 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$249K
▲ 99.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$117K
Net assets
$426K
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 rating44 mo reserves · +53% 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: 44 mo reserves · +53% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $111K (FY2012) to $249K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $917Net assets $426K
Operating margin
52.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$427K
Total liabilities
$917
Net assets
$426K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,944▲99.3% | $117,145▲0.4% | $426,415▲44.7% | $427,332▲44.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $124,891▲33.4% | $116,631▲22.3% | $294,616▲2.9% | $295,535▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $93,600▲6.7% | $95,356▲27.2% | $286,356▼0.6% | $288,306▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,690▼0.8% | $74,956▲19.7% | $288,112▲4.6% | $289,609▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,381▼10.2% | $62,598▼16.3% | $275,379▲10.3% | $276,795▲10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $98,424▲34.6% | $74,781▲13.7% | $249,595▲10.5% | $250,633▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $73,129▲27.9% | $65,757▼1.6% | $225,952▲3.4% | $226,853▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $57,166▼21.9% | $66,833▲11.1% | $218,579▼4.2% | $219,814▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $73,201▲8.6% | $60,141▼5.1% | $228,246▲6.1% | $229,331▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $67,426▼4.9% | $63,379▼4.1% | $215,186▲1.9% | $216,292▲2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $70,934▲5.5% | $66,123▼3.9% | $211,139▲2.3% | $211,925▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $67,252▼39.7% | $68,792▼3.8% | $206,328▼0.7% | $207,296▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $111,443 | $71,540 | $207,868 | $208,697 | 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.
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 44-0233306, based in Trenton, 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 44-0233306.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $248,944 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 44-0233306) 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.