Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Dothan, Alabama, registered in 1951, with $24,612 in FY2024 revenue.
1721 Chickasaw St, Dothan, AL, 36303 EIN 51-0227932 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$25K
▲ 599.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$0
Net assets
$489K
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.
D
—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 →
—Financial health25% of the ratingNo headline financials
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. 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 →
—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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18K (FY2013) to $25K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $489K
Operating margin
100.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$489K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$489K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,612▲599% | $0 | $488,662▲5.3% | $488,662▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,521▲14.4% | $0 | $464,050▲4.3% | $464,050▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,079▼97.9% | $0▼100% | $444,835▼6.6% | $444,835▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $148,524▼15.5% | $3,895 | $476,371▲43.6% | $476,371▲43.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $175,844▲2389% | $0▼100% | $331,742▲113% | $331,742▲113% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,065 | $100,000▼33.3% | $155,898▼37.3% | $155,898▼37.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $0▼100% | $149,932 | $248,833▼37.6% | $248,833▼37.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,740▲88.0% | $150,000 | $398,765▼25.2% | $398,765▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,373▼5.6% | $0 | $533,025▼0.3% | $533,025▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,870▼44.1% | $0▼100% | $534,652▼31.1% | $534,652▼31.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $15,864▼10.4% | $100 | $775,782▲2.1% | $775,782▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,712 | $100 | $760,018 | $760,018 | 990 |
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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 51-0227932, based in Dothan, Alabama. 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 51-0227932.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $24,612 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 51-0227932) 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.