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 Nevada, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $821,682 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 353, Nevada, MO, 64772 EIN 44-0247978 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$822K
▼ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$770K
Net assets
$735K
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 rating11 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: 11 mo reserves · +6% 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 $542K (FY2013) to $822K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $56KNet assets $735K
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$790K
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$735K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $821,682▼1.8% | $769,999▼3.4% | $734,868▲7.6% | $790,474▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $836,368▼10.8% | $797,131▼3.4% | $683,185▲6.2% | $742,212▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $938,050▲19.6% | $825,117▲10.8% | $643,040▲21.7% | $693,607▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $784,262▲19.7% | $744,489▲20.5% | $528,301▲8.1% | $572,006▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $654,978▲4.8% | $617,583▲4.9% | $488,622▲11.6% | $531,737▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $624,864▲13.3% | $588,669▲15.6% | $437,699▲10.4% | $479,056▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $551,327▲22.4% | $509,239▲5.4% | $396,542▲11.9% | $434,258▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $450,503▼0.8% | $483,152▲1.9% | $354,454▼8.4% | $386,894▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $453,910▲36.7% | $474,047▲55.0% | $387,104▼4.9% | $414,816▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $331,967▲9.7% | $305,810▲8.0% | $407,239▲6.9% | $443,492▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $302,693▼44.1% | $283,043▼49.8% | $381,082▲5.4% | $424,807▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $541,769 | $563,987▼2.9% | $361,425▼5.8% | $403,015▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $580,864▲3.4% | $383,644▼6.1% | $418,053▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $561,852▲9.3% | $408,558▲1.8% | $461,303▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $514,026 | $401,277 | $479,218 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| 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 44-0247978, based in Nevada, 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 44-0247978.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $821,682 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 44-0247978) 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.