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 Valdez, Alaska, registered in 1951, with $196,766 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1607, Valdez, AK, 99686 EIN 51-0192230 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$197K
▲ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$168K
Net assets
$330K
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 rating24 mo reserves · +15% 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: 24 mo reserves · +15% 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 $142K (FY2014) to $197K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41KNet assets $330K
Operating margin
14.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$372K
Total liabilities
$41K
Net assets
$330K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $196,766▲5.5% | $167,985▲5.1% | $330,108▲9.6% | $371,531▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $186,440▲25.9% | $159,909▲27.2% | $301,327▲19.9% | $330,689▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $148,067▲3.3% | $125,682▲4.8% | $251,374▼1.8% | $291,249▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $143,344▲0.2% | $119,951▲20.5% | $256,097▲7.0% | $280,827▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $143,068▲9.1% | $99,537▼18.5% | $239,323▲22.2% | $258,530▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,136▼12.3% | $122,126▼7.7% | $195,792▲4.8% | $212,992▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $149,502▲5.9% | $132,340▼2.9% | $186,782▲10.1% | $204,875▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $141,140▼4.5% | $136,269▼8.5% | $169,620▲3.0% | $177,520▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $147,771▲25.2% | $148,858▲20.8% | $164,749▼0.7% | $188,720▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $118,034▼16.8% | $123,262▼19.0% | $165,836▼3.1% | $185,080▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $141,816 | $152,244 | $171,064 | $199,739 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 51-0192230, based in Valdez, Alaska. 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 51-0192230.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $196,766 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 51-0192230) 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.