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 Bismarck, North Dakota, registered in 1972, with $605,594 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
900 S Washington St, Bismarck, ND, 58504 EIN 45-0237959 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$606K
▼ 10.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$733K
Net assets
$611K
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 rating10 mo reserves · -21% 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: 10 mo reserves · -21% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 900 S Washington St, Bismarck, ND, 58504
- City
- Bismarck
- State
- North Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.1M (FY2014) to $606K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $172KNet assets $611K
Operating margin
-21.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$783K
Total liabilities
$172K
Net assets
$611K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,594▼10.3% | $733,476▼9.0% | $611,034▼16.2% | $782,699▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $675,295▼13.4% | $805,972▼6.9% | $728,770▼12.3% | $888,249▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $779,686▼3.9% | $865,339▲8.6% | $830,904▼10.3% | $981,152▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $811,677▲24.5% | $796,913▲29.6% | $926,677▲3.6% | $1,012,809▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $651,777▼35.1% | $614,881▼47.6% | $894,501▲10.0% | $1,063,526▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,004,803▲15.9% | $1,173,027▲11.5% | $812,815▼22.5% | $1,099,379▼24.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $866,587▼6.6% | $1,051,744▼7.2% | $1,049,320▼15.6% | $1,454,772▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $927,535▼9.7% | $1,133,369▼7.7% | $1,243,305▼14.5% | $1,635,570▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,026,959▼1.0% | $1,227,363▲5.6% | $1,453,918▼9.3% | $1,785,011▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,037,084▼4.0% | $1,162,166▼7.4% | $1,603,308▼11.1% | $1,893,050▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,080,536 | $1,255,660 | $1,802,917 | $2,092,653 | 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.
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 45-0237959, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. 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 45-0237959.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $605,594 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 45-0237959) 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.