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 Deadwood, South Dakota, registered in 1951, with $179,257 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 584, Deadwood, SD, 57732 EIN 46-0110157 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$179K
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$165K
Net assets
$867K
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 rating63 mo reserves · +8% 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: 63 mo reserves · +8% 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 584, Deadwood, SD, 57732
- City
- Deadwood
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $146K (FY2013) to $179K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29KNet assets $867K
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$896K
Total liabilities
$29K
Net assets
$867K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,257▲17.7% | $165,122▲9.6% | $866,807▲2.5% | $896,144▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $152,260▲4.6% | $150,692▲0.7% | $845,414▲5.4% | $874,654▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,631▲7.9% | $149,624▲11.7% | $802,247▼6.2% | $827,730▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $134,922▲22.1% | $133,989▲59.7% | $855,026▼0.3% | $879,393▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $110,528▼30.9% | $83,906▼33.9% | $857,318▲16.7% | $878,098▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,913▲10.6% | $126,927▼7.5% | $734,629▼1.0% | $756,561▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $144,587▲10.9% | $137,260▲8.6% | $742,407▲1.0% | $802,160▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $130,350▼5.7% | $126,415▼12.0% | $735,080▲0.5% | $757,248▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,159▲22.3% | $143,594▲0.3% | $731,145▼0.7% | $753,855 | 990 |
| 2015 | $112,996▼21.1% | $143,231▲6.5% | $736,580▼3.9% | $753,930▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $143,126▼1.8% | $134,546▲0.4% | $766,815▲1.1% | $781,899▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $145,744 | $133,968▲1.3% | $758,235▲1.6% | $772,942▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $132,206 | $746,459 | $762,964 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,500 |
| 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 46-0110157, based in Deadwood, South 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 46-0110157.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $179,257 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 46-0110157) 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.