Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Elmhurst, Illinois, registered in 1951, with $123,570 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
711 W Saint Charles Rd, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 EIN 51-0205055 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$124K
▲ 20.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$149K
Net assets
$192K
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 rating15 mo reserves · -21% 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: 15 mo reserves · -21% 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 →
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 $93K (FY2013) to $124K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $192K
Operating margin
-20.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$203K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$192K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,570▲20.4% | $149,389▲9.0% | $192,191▼11.5% | $203,480▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $102,616▼0.3% | $137,014▲9.1% | $217,268▼13.7% | $234,694▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $102,976▼10.7% | $125,562▲14.0% | $251,666▼8.2% | $266,948▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $115,291▲55.4% | $110,122▲43.2% | $274,252▲1.9% | $290,263▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $74,195▼29.8% | $76,921▼38.9% | $269,160▼1.0% | $283,616▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $105,739▲10.5% | $125,903▲9.3% | $271,887▼8.6% | $290,303▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $95,700▼13.9% | $115,243▼6.0% | $297,540▼7.2% | $300,464▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $111,163▼10.9% | $122,537▲2.8% | $320,605▼3.6% | $325,286▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $124,782▲4.1% | $119,191▲6.7% | $332,615▲1.7% | $334,645▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $119,852▼8.4% | $111,718▼13.9% | $327,024▲2.6% | $329,515▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $130,851▲41.3% | $129,829▲12.1% | $318,890▲9.1% | $323,321▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $92,597 | $115,866▲5.3% | $292,186▼7.4% | $315,663▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $110,036 | $315,455 | $340,118 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $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 51-0205055, based in Elmhurst, Illinois.
- 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 51-0205055.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $123,570 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 51-0205055) 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.