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 Nebraska City, Nebraska, registered in 1951, with $118,091 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
764 N 60th Rd, Nebraska City, NE, 68410 EIN 47-6033364 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$118K
▼ 13.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$241K
Net assets
$1.7M
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.
D
—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 rating83 mo reserves · -104% 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: 83 mo reserves · -104% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 764 N 60th Rd, Nebraska City, NE, 68410
- City
- Nebraska City
- State
- Nebraska
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $158K (FY2013) to $118K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $1.7M
Operating margin
-104.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.7M
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$1.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $118,091▼13.7% | $241,466▲50.9% | $1,662,917▲3.9% | $1,712,917▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $136,761▼21.9% | $160,029▲16.7% | $1,599,830▼3.1% | $1,649,830▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $175,021▲57.8% | $137,143▼22.7% | $1,651,353▲1.5% | $1,701,353▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $110,934▼67.9% | $177,335▼68.8% | $1,626,540▲16.9% | $1,676,540▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $346,043▲67.3% | $569,010▲323% | $1,391,284▼8.9% | $1,391,284▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $206,868▲31.8% | $134,400▲7.4% | $1,527,989▲4.6% | $1,527,989▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $156,947▲1.9% | $125,171▼18.1% | $1,461,084▲2.7% | $1,461,084▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $153,958▼6.9% | $152,891▼1.3% | $1,422,464▲0.1% | $1,422,464▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $165,349▲4.7% | $154,972▼4.2% | $1,421,397▲1.4% | $1,421,397▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $157,886 | $161,798▼2.4% | $1,401,888▲2.0% | $1,401,888▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $165,714▲1.3% | $1,373,863▲1.9% | $1,373,863▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $163,517▼8.2% | $1,348,674▲2.4% | $1,348,674▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $178,160 | $1,317,295 | $1,317,295 | 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.
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 47-6033364, based in Nebraska City, 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 47-6033364.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $118,091 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 47-6033364) 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.