Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Desloge, Missouri, registered in 1951, with $147,169 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1438 E Chestnut St, Desloge, MO, 63601 EIN 51-0241019 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$147K
▲ 17.3% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$167K
Net assets
$70K
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 rating5 mo reserves · -13% 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: 5 mo reserves · -13% 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 →
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
- Address
- 1438 E Chestnut St, Desloge, MO, 63601
- City
- Desloge
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $162K (FY2010) to $147K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $27KNet assets $70K
Operating margin
-13.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$96K
Total liabilities
$27K
Net assets
$70K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,169▲17.3% | $166,781▲5.9% | $69,564▼22.0% | $96,384▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $125,447▼17.9% | $157,484▲19.1% | $89,176▼26.4% | $114,785▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $152,758▲40.7% | $132,203▲19.2% | $121,213▲20.4% | $122,076▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $108,592▲113% | $110,898▲38.2% | $100,658▼2.2% | $111,037▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,865▼57.0% | $80,271▼29.6% | $102,962▼22.2% | $113,317▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $118,257▲5.7% | $113,983▲7.3% | $132,367▲3.3% | $133,120▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $111,901▲5.5% | $106,237▼0.7% | $128,094▲4.6% | $144,220▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $106,023▲22.2% | $106,992▲6.1% | $122,430▼0.8% | $131,727▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,772▼36.7% | $100,818▼12.7% | $123,399▼10.2% | $135,834▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $137,030▲23.8% | $115,439▲4.7% | $137,445▲18.6% | $145,394▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $110,690▲13.9% | $110,263▼4.6% | $115,854▲0.4% | $116,164▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $97,147 | $115,636▼2.3% | $115,427▼13.8% | $130,172▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $118,341▼7.0% | $133,916▼4.9% | $149,633▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $127,264▼25.7% | $140,775▲0.1% | $156,213▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | $161,986 | $171,227 | $140,579 | $153,505 | 990EZ |
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 |
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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 51-0241019, based in Desloge, Missouri. 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 51-0241019.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $147,169 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 51-0241019) 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.