Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Ogallala, Nebraska, registered in 1951, with $42,663 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 208, Ogallala, NE, 69153 EIN 47-0371015 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$43K
▲ 0.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$47K
Net assets
$57K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · -11% 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: 14 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $66K (FY2010) to $43K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,839Net assets $57K
Operating margin
-10.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$62K
Total liabilities
$5,839
Net assets
$57K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,663▲0.2% | $47,190▼10.6% | $56,550▼7.4% | $62,389▼6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $42,591▼11.2% | $52,774▼1.1% | $61,078▼14.3% | $66,915▼12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $47,984▲4.1% | $53,347▼1.9% | $71,260▼7.0% | $76,251▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $46,105▼36.0% | $54,399▼12.9% | $76,622▼5.6% | $81,961▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $72,095▲48.1% | $62,421▲5.5% | $81,203▲13.5% | $86,191▼38.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $48,690▲29.5% | $59,179▲18.6% | $71,529▼12.8% | $139,929▼1.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $37,600▼33.6% | $49,877▼15.0% | $82,020▼13.0% | $142,502▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $56,630▲21.6% | $58,653▲10.9% | $94,297▼2.1% | $155,734▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $46,553▲1.4% | $52,911▼7.0% | $96,320▼6.2% | $148,118▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $45,919▼10.6% | $56,906▲21.4% | $102,678▼9.7% | $148,508▼7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $51,336▲46.3% | $46,872▲47.8% | $113,665▲4.1% | $160,225▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $35,085▼63.7% | $31,705▼48.6% | $109,201▲3.7% | $153,358▼3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $96,682▲17.4% | $61,664▼33.3% | $105,277▲49.8% | $159,020▲23.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $82,384▲25.3% | $92,402▼1.8% | $70,259▼12.5% | $128,744▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $65,755 | $94,079 | $80,277 | $135,393 | 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 · $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 investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 47-0371015, based in Ogallala, 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 47-0371015.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $42,663 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 47-0371015) 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.