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 Winner, South Dakota, registered in 1951, with $41,991 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 452, Winner, SD, 57580 EIN 46-0257432 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$42K
▲ 243.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$24K
Net assets
$131K
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 rating65 mo reserves · +42% 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: 65 mo reserves · +42% 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 452, Winner, SD, 57580
- City
- Winner
- State
- South Dakota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15K (FY2014) to $42K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
42.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$131K
Net assets
$131K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,991▲243% | $24,324▲2.5% | $131,196▲15.6% | $131,196▲15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $12,231▼86.6% | $23,734▼39.3% | $113,531▼9.2% | $113,531▼9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $91,553▲540% | $39,090▲77.7% | $125,032▲86.1% | $125,032▲86.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $14,302▼59.2% | $22,001▲17.9% | $67,186▼47.9% | $67,186▼47.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $35,075▲227% | $18,667▼9.8% | $128,886▲14.6% | $128,886▲14.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $10,726▼79.1% | $20,696▼48.3% | $112,478▼8.1% | $112,478▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $51,321▲234% | $40,012▲363% | $122,447▲10.2% | $122,447▲8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $15,369▲18.6% | $8,647▼7.3% | $111,139▲6.4% | $112,421▲3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $12,960▼3.3% | $9,330▼44.9% | $104,417▲3.6% | $108,197▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $13,406▼8.9% | $16,929▲23.1% | $100,788▼3.4% | $108,665▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $14,711 | $13,753 | $104,309 | $116,022 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 46-0257432, based in Winner, 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 46-0257432.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $41,991 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 46-0257432) 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.