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 Seaford, Delaware, registered in 1972, with $111,098 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 476, Seaford, DE, 19973 EIN 51-0124796 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$111K
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$125K
Net assets
$231K
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 rating22 mo reserves · -13% 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: 22 mo reserves · -13% 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 grew from $45K (FY2009) to $111K (FY2024) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-12.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$231K
Net assets
$231K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,098▲8.5% | $125,034▼6.1% | $230,868▼5.7% | $230,868▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $102,406▼30.7% | $133,178▲4.9% | $244,804▼11.2% | $252,601▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $147,736▲13.1% | $126,955▲34.0% | $275,576▲8.2% | $275,576▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $130,649▲75.3% | $94,730▲18.1% | $254,796▲16.4% | $254,796▲16.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $74,524▼19.9% | $80,201▼19.2% | $218,877▼2.5% | $218,877▼2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $93,069▼9.6% | $99,229▼20.1% | $224,554▼2.7% | $224,554▼2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $103,000▼15.7% | $124,238▲19.6% | $230,714▼8.4% | $230,714▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $122,193▼8.6% | $103,876▼3.4% | $251,952▲7.8% | $251,952▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $133,670▼22.3% | $107,515▲19.7% | $233,635▲12.6% | $233,635▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $171,935▲85.3% | $89,788▲25.1% | $207,480▲65.5% | $207,480▲65.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,785▲5.2% | $71,759▼11.1% | $125,333▲20.2% | $125,333▲20.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $88,164▲10.8% | $80,716▲19.7% | $104,307▲7.7% | $104,307▲7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $79,601▲49.3% | $67,448▲6.7% | $96,859▲14.3% | $96,859▲14.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $53,334▼7.1% | $63,204▲5.9% | $84,706▼10.4% | $84,706▼10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $57,395▲28.2% | $59,659▼1.4% | $94,576▼2.3% | $94,576▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $44,766 | $60,510 | $96,840 | $96,840 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| 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 51-0124796, based in Seaford, Delaware. 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 51-0124796.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $111,098 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 51-0124796) 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.