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 Maryville, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $213,093 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 217, Maryville, MO, 64468 EIN 44-0601772 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$213K
▲ 31.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$475K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -15% 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: 23 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ 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 $108K (FY2012) to $213K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $143KNet assets $475K
Operating margin
-15.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$618K
Total liabilities
$143K
Net assets
$475K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $213,093▲31.6% | $246,036▲36.6% | $475,125▼6.6% | $618,217▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $161,864▲34.4% | $180,053▲85.6% | $508,562▲38.2% | $552,224▲40.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $120,410▲15.4% | $97,031▲0.6% | $367,927▲6.8% | $393,714▲8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $104,368▲16.2% | $96,417▲9.2% | $344,548▲2.4% | $362,938▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $89,836▼18.8% | $88,334▼6.6% | $336,597▲0.4% | $347,443▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $110,662▲3.8% | $94,560▼16.5% | $335,095▲5.0% | $342,175▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $106,609▼0.9% | $113,302▼4.4% | $318,993▼2.1% | $359,229▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $107,534 | $118,557 | $325,686 | $360,211 | 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 · $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 | $8,000 |
| 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 44-0601772, based in Maryville, 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 44-0601772.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $213,093 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 44-0601772) 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.