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 Jefferson Cty, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $466,341 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 105652, Jefferson Cty, MO, 65110 EIN 44-0234605 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$466K
▲ 6.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$485K
Net assets
$254K
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 rating6 mo reserves · -4% 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: 6 mo reserves · -4% 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
- Po Box 105652, Jefferson Cty, MO, 65110
- City
- Jefferson Cty
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $275K (FY2014) to $466K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53KNet assets $254K
Operating margin
-4.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$306K
Total liabilities
$53K
Net assets
$254K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $466,341▲6.2% | $484,954▲2.8% | $253,818▼6.1% | $306,329▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $439,124▲1.1% | $471,846▲4.0% | $270,267▼10.8% | $322,598▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $434,472▼4.3% | $453,484▲10.3% | $302,989▼5.9% | $339,077▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $454,016▲61.0% | $411,189▲64.2% | $322,001▲15.3% | $351,335▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $281,954▲18.5% | $250,389▼4.7% | $279,174▲12.7% | $310,232▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $237,927▲18.7% | $262,803▲5.2% | $247,609▼26.5% | $269,572▼20.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $200,524▼7.9% | $249,695▲3.8% | $336,893▼12.7% | $336,893▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $217,630▼10.7% | $240,552▼10.1% | $386,064▼5.6% | $387,335▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $243,648▼20.1% | $267,707▼5.2% | $409,006▼6.1% | $410,134▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $305,017▲10.7% | $282,516▲8.1% | $435,438▲5.4% | $436,480▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $275,473 | $261,335 | $412,935 | $413,926 | 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 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 44-0234605, based in Jefferson Cty, 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 44-0234605.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $466,341 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 44-0234605) 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.