Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Frostburg, Maryland, registered in 1972, with $85,065 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
126 E Main St, Frostburg, MD, 21532 EIN 52-0244104 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$85K
▼ 23.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$111K
Net assets
$27K
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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating3 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: 3 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 declined from $87K (FY2016) to $85K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $843Net assets $27K
Operating margin
-30.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28K
Total liabilities
$843
Net assets
$27K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,065▼23.8% | $111,065▲7.8% | $26,747▼49.3% | $27,590▼48.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $111,693▲57.5% | $103,073▲46.0% | $52,747▲19.5% | $53,588▲20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $70,907▲15.6% | $70,600▲25.7% | $44,127▲0.7% | $44,508▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $61,340▲70.0% | $56,159▲58.3% | $43,820▲13.4% | $44,251▲14.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $36,075▼60.2% | $35,480▼62.2% | $38,639▲1.6% | $38,639 | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $90,593▲14.1% | $93,791▲22.7% | $38,044▼7.8% | $38,635▼6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $79,406▲8.0% | $76,433▼7.3% | $41,242▲28.6% | $41,242▲28.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $73,494▼15.1% | $82,473▲3.9% | $32,072▼21.9% | $32,072▼21.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $86,516 | $79,385 | $41,050 | $41,050 | 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 |
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 52-0244104, based in Frostburg, Maryland. 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 52-0244104.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $85,065 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 52-0244104) 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.