Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Warrensburg, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $92,986 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
822 E Young Ave, Warrensburg, MO, 64093 EIN 44-0479678 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$93K
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$92K
Net assets
$282K
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 rating37 mo reserves · +1% 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: 37 mo reserves · +1% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 822 E Young Ave, Warrensburg, MO, 64093
- City
- Warrensburg
- State
- Missouri
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $131K (FY2013) to $93K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $282K
Operating margin
0.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$332K
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$282K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,986▲5.4% | $92,279▼13.4% | $282,370▲0.3% | $332,262▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $88,196▲80.8% | $106,574▲12.6% | $281,663▼6.1% | $339,686▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $48,773▼74.6% | $94,675▼48.0% | $300,041▼13.3% | $337,967▼12.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $191,741▲98.3% | $181,913▲51.7% | $345,943▲5.4% | $387,431▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,683▼25.2% | $119,892▼38.0% | $328,170▼6.6% | $405,066▲2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $129,196▼2.8% | $193,351▲9.7% | $351,379▼15.4% | $395,267▼7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $132,939▼65.2% | $176,265▼0.1% | $415,534▼8.9% | $427,706▼9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $381,547▲156% | $176,431▲3.8% | $456,326▲84.8% | $473,204▲68.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $148,890▲4.2% | $170,041▲17.2% | $246,970▼8.4% | $281,630▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $142,917▼9.5% | $145,083▼22.1% | $269,656▼1.8% | $305,202▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $157,876▲20.2% | $186,232▲27.5% | $274,508▼9.4% | $295,887▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $131,351 | $146,059▼1.2% | $302,864▼4.6% | $325,292▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $147,865▲2.4% | $317,572▼2.8% | $344,257▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $144,452▼4.3% | $326,859▼6.8% | $350,379▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $150,887 | $350,833 | $383,754 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 44-0479678, based in Warrensburg, 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 44-0479678.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $92,986 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 44-0479678) 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.