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 Watertown, South Dakota, registered in 1951, with $241,558 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 481, Watertown, SD, 57201 EIN 46-0203420 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$242K
▼ 8.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$260K
Net assets
$519K
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.
B
—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 rating24 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: 24 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 →
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
- Po Box 481, Watertown, SD, 57201
- City
- Watertown
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $276K (FY2013) to $242K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39KNet assets $519K
Operating margin
-7.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$558K
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$519K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,558▼8.1% | $259,783▼9.7% | $518,958▼3.2% | $557,919▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $262,919▼30.8% | $287,812▼22.7% | $536,151▼4.3% | $589,925▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $380,011▲20.0% | $372,285▲35.8% | $560,295▲3.7% | $602,573▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $316,750▲25.0% | $274,234▲22.6% | $540,208▲2.8% | $606,075▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $253,347▼16.0% | $223,692▼30.3% | $525,325▼11.2% | $647,297▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $301,425▼12.3% | $320,838▼2.3% | $591,279▼3.1% | $670,965▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $343,662▲7.0% | $328,239▼3.6% | $610,291▲2.6% | $710,845 | 990 |
| 2014 | $321,224▲16.3% | $340,394▲10.5% | $594,789▼3.2% | $711,092▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $276,277 | $308,060▲2.5% | $614,189▼4.7% | $758,280▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $300,605▲1.6% | $644,573▼4.7% | $773,852▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $295,730 | $676,563 | $776,570 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| 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 46-0203420, based in Watertown, 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 46-0203420.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $241,558 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 46-0203420) 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.