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 Broken Bow, Nebraska, registered in 1951, with $49,412 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 646, Broken Bow, NE, 68822 EIN 47-0352052 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2021)
$49K
▲ 24.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2021)
$36K
Net assets
$293K
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 rating98 mo reserves · +27% 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: 98 mo reserves · +27% 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 →
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 646, Broken Bow, NE, 68822
- City
- Broken Bow
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34K (FY2010) to $49K (FY2021) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $16KNet assets $293K
Operating margin
27.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$309K
Total liabilities
$16K
Net assets
$293K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $49,412▲24.5% | $35,859▼4.9% | $293,163▲4.8% | $308,727▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $39,679▲10.6% | $37,692▲1.6% | $279,611▲0.7% | $299,127▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $35,862▼52.1% | $37,107▼22.5% | $277,624▼0.4% | $296,038▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $74,838▼56.4% | $47,850▲6.5% | $278,869▲10.7% | $296,890▲9.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $171,553▲298% | $44,928▲8.5% | $251,881▲101% | $271,976▲81.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $43,153▼4.2% | $41,419▼10.3% | $125,256▲1.4% | $149,596▼0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $45,037▲8.5% | $46,196▼2.2% | $123,522▼0.9% | $149,918▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $41,520▼38.7% | $47,244▼7.9% | $124,681▼4.4% | $152,676▼3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $67,716▲74.4% | $51,323▲25.5% | $130,405▲14.4% | $157,832▲17.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $38,831▼5.4% | $40,882▲13.9% | $114,012▼1.8% | $134,909▲0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $41,028▲22.4% | $35,899▲26.4% | $116,063▲4.6% | $133,970▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $33,527 | $28,402 | $110,934 | $128,480 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 47-0352052, based in Broken Bow, Nebraska. 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 47-0352052.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $49,412 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 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 47-0352052) 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.