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 Easton, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $359,081 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
502 Dutchmans Ln, Easton, MD, 21601 EIN 52-0300506 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$359K
▲ 220.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$304K
Net assets
$608K
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.
B
★★★★
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 →
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 $102K (FY2013) to $359K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39KNet assets $608K
Operating margin
15.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$647K
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$608K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $359,081▲220% | $303,716▲87.0% | $608,154▲10.0% | $647,207▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $112,084▼30.7% | $162,456▼1.2% | $552,789▼4.9% | $607,632▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $161,815▼15.3% | $164,388▲11.3% | $581,011▲8.1% | $647,418▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $191,051▲45.9% | $147,717▲6.5% | $537,487▲36.5% | $643,511▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $130,959▼17.6% | $138,643▼2.0% | $393,849▲0.4% | $515,032▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $158,855▲13.4% | $141,410▼8.2% | $392,138▲8.0% | $540,055▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $140,144▲32.8% | $153,974▲14.3% | $363,140▼1.1% | $536,552▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,496▲4.5% | $134,676▲8.7% | $367,131▼1.1% | $530,189▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $100,909▲27.2% | $123,859▼0.2% | $371,243▼5.0% | $543,985▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,323▼36.0% | $124,076▼26.7% | $390,584▼0.3% | $554,785▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $124,020▲21.2% | $169,294▼3.8% | $391,665▼15.5% | $578,826▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $102,293 | $176,036▼12.2% | $463,691▼14.1% | $639,461▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $200,409 | $540,072 | $685,458 | 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 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 52-0300506, based in Easton, 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 52-0300506.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $359,081 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 52-0300506) 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.