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 Hastings, Nebraska, registered in 1951, with $60,733 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3050 E South St, Hastings, NE, 68901 EIN 47-0528843 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$61K
▲ 106.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$51K
Net assets
$267K
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 rating63 mo reserves · +16% 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: 63 mo reserves · +16% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $39K (FY2015) to $61K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $261KNet assets $267K
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$528K
Total liabilities
$261K
Net assets
$267K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,733▲106% | $50,986▲85.0% | $267,068▲10.5% | $528,200▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $29,482▼11.7% | $27,561▼33.6% | $241,771▲6.7% | $577,530▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $33,395▼1.8% | $41,486▼16.9% | $226,662▲17.3% | $743,237▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $34,009▼6.8% | $49,938▲16.9% | $193,229▲44.5% | $535,323▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $36,507▼16.7% | $42,707▲28.6% | $133,760▲70.1% | $488,090▲78.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $43,825▲218% | $33,210▲2.4% | $78,630▲7987% | $273,626▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,768▼76.7% | $32,434▲3.3% | -$997▼179% | $221,225▼22.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $59,212▲117% | $31,387▼12.9% | $1,256▲101% | $284,591▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $27,305▼29.3% | $36,015▼14.4% | -$153,870▲11.9% | $344,716▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,597 | $42,064 | -$174,668 | $393,326 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 47-0528843, based in Hastings, 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 47-0528843.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $60,733 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 47-0528843) 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.