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 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, registered in 1951, with $376,359 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1943 Erie Ave, Sheboygan, WI, 53081 EIN 51-0171536 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$376K
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$382K
Net assets
$370K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -2% 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: 12 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a A 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $309K (FY2013) to $376K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $89KNet assets $370K
Operating margin
-1.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$459K
Total liabilities
$89K
Net assets
$370K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,359▼2.0% | $382,420▲0.1% | $370,294▼4.7% | $459,069▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $384,170▲19.2% | $381,970▲20.3% | $388,725▲13.0% | $429,270▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $322,354▲4.4% | $317,497▲17.2% | $343,967▲4.3% | $389,899▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $308,865▲76.5% | $270,853▲20.6% | $329,839▲7.4% | $391,984▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $174,967▼37.1% | $224,524▼19.1% | $307,176▼12.3% | $376,387▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $278,187▲19.2% | $277,375▲1.9% | $350,100▼3.7% | $407,541▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $233,282▼7.2% | $272,106▼7.5% | $363,563▼11.9% | $454,377▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $251,341▼18.5% | $294,327▲6.6% | $412,871▼10.9% | $494,676▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $308,491▼12.2% | $275,976▼15.3% | $463,270▲7.0% | $543,261▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $351,523▲14.2% | $325,985▲5.5% | $433,071▲0.3% | $525,690▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $307,707▼0.4% | $308,858▼2.6% | $431,573▼3.1% | $513,010▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $308,993 | $317,014▲14.0% | $445,204▼1.2% | $547,968▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $278,043▼4.5% | $450,655▼5.2% | $542,533▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $291,285▲7.4% | $475,391▼2.2% | $548,121▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $271,328▼17.8% | $486,221▲0.6% | $519,906▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $330,105 | $483,335 | $550,331 | 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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 51-0171536, based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. 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 51-0171536.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $376,359 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 51-0171536) 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.