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 Seminole, Florida, registered in 1951, with $489,991 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10717 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL, 33778 EIN 51-0171548 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$490K
▲ 27.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$338K
Net assets
$836K
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+
★★★★
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 rating30 mo reserves · +31% 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: 30 mo reserves · +31% 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 →
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 $239K (FY2013) to $490K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $836K
Operating margin
31.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$868K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$836K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $489,991▲27.0% | $338,189▲11.5% | $836,003▲22.2% | $868,194▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $385,940▲30.5% | $303,345▲15.2% | $684,201▲13.7% | $716,073▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $295,751▼15.9% | $263,339▲0.1% | $601,606▲3.3% | $633,696▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $351,835▲18.8% | $263,000▲23.6% | $582,537▲18.0% | $611,943▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $296,218▲34.4% | $212,783▲1.4% | $493,702▲20.1% | $523,111▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $220,417▼23.2% | $209,919▼10.4% | $411,210▲2.6% | $428,763▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $286,872▲28.2% | $234,332▲10.7% | $400,712▲16.2% | $419,352▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $223,727▲2.3% | $211,588▼2.9% | $344,802▲2.5% | $366,309▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $218,631▲3.6% | $217,956▼8.3% | $336,307▲0.2% | $359,168▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $211,082▼12.4% | $237,641▼5.0% | $335,633▼7.3% | $355,762▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $241,081▲1.1% | $250,099▲5.6% | $362,192▼2.4% | $391,821▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $238,539 | $236,872▲16.7% | $371,210▲0.5% | $395,247▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $202,940 | $369,543 | $392,460 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 51-0171548, based in Seminole, Florida. 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 51-0171548.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $489,991 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 51-0171548) 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.