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 Chanute, Kansas, registered in 1951, with $93,605 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 301, Chanute, KS, 66720 EIN 48-1075777 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▲ 49.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$63K
Net assets
$536K
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 rating103 mo reserves · +33% 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: 103 mo reserves · +33% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69K (FY2010) to $94K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18KNet assets $536K
Operating margin
33.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$555K
Total liabilities
$18K
Net assets
$536K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,605▲49.2% | $62,685▲10.6% | $536,494▲18.9% | $554,869▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,731▲28.5% | $56,697▲16.1% | $451,234▲1.4% | $468,393▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $48,820▼59.9% | $48,818▲2.0% | $445,200▼7.2% | $453,171▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $121,652▲10.4% | $47,848▲29.2% | $479,920▲18.2% | $491,079▲18.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $110,147▲92.5% | $37,022▼17.5% | $406,116▲22.0% | $413,548▲22.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $57,226▲9.8% | $44,870▲7.4% | $332,993▲3.9% | $337,110▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $52,134▼15.5% | $41,788▼12.9% | $320,637▲3.3% | $328,250▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $61,668▲2.0% | $47,999▲0.5% | $310,291▲4.6% | $323,949▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $60,437▲22.3% | $47,769▼2.8% | $296,622▲4.5% | $305,682▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $49,401▼1.8% | $49,127▲11.0% | $283,954▲0.1% | $292,606▼0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $50,288▼2.7% | $44,267▼0.8% | $283,680▲2.2% | $293,141▲1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $51,671▼15.4% | $44,611▲5.5% | $277,659▲2.6% | $289,549▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $61,103▲22.9% | $42,278▲2.9% | $270,599▲7.5% | $280,440▲8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $49,703▼27.8% | $41,088▼4.9% | $251,774▲3.5% | $257,700▲4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $68,883 | $43,226 | $243,159 | $247,184 | 990EZ |
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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 48-1075777, based in Chanute, Kansas. 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 48-1075777.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $93,605 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 48-1075777) 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.