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 Brookings, South Dakota, registered in 1951, with $14,921 in FY2016 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 266, Brookings, SD, 57006 EIN 46-0213059 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2016)
$15K
▼ 26.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2016)
$29K
Net assets
$103K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating42 mo reserves · -94% 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: 42 mo reserves · -94% margin earns a F 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 266, Brookings, SD, 57006
- City
- Brookings
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $26K (FY2010) to $15K (FY2016) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2016)
Liabilities $6,201Net assets $103K
Operating margin
-94.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$109K
Total liabilities
$6,201
Net assets
$103K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $14,921▼26.0% | $29,015▼13.4% | $102,717▼14.8% | $108,918▼12.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $20,166▲1.9% | $33,522▲0.5% | $120,531▼10.0% | $124,794▼11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $19,792▼11.9% | $33,344▼18.2% | $133,887▼9.2% | $141,410▼8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $22,478▲1.9% | $40,759▼19.7% | $147,439▼11.0% | $154,986▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $22,064▼32.5% | $50,738▼21.7% | $165,720▼14.8% | $173,889▼13.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $32,670▲24.8% | $64,836▼0.4% | $194,394▼14.2% | $200,432▼14.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $26,188 | $65,101 | $226,560 | $234,516 | 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 46-0213059, based in Brookings, 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 46-0213059.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $14,921 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2016 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 46-0213059) 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.