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 Edgewater, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $517,849 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2 Pythian Dr, Edgewater, MD, 21037 EIN 52-0303570 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$518K
▲ 18.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$490K
Net assets
$2.7M
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating67 mo reserves · +5% 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: 67 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a B+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $214K (FY2013) to $518K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $131KNet assets $2.7M
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.9M
Total liabilities
$131K
Net assets
$2.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,849▲18.9% | $489,501▲9.5% | $2,737,917▲1.0% | $2,868,610▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $435,351▲43.6% | $447,091▲19.0% | $2,709,569▼0.4% | $2,863,203▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $303,105▲9.7% | $375,674▲10.6% | $2,721,309▼2.6% | $2,880,473▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $276,335▲141% | $339,662▲38.5% | $2,793,880▼1.4% | $2,971,655▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $114,763▼58.9% | $245,271▼9.6% | $2,833,235▼4.6% | $2,903,879▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $278,930▲43.2% | $271,448▼4.2% | $2,971,297▼2.7% | $3,066,648▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $194,766▲19.7% | $283,316▼4.3% | $3,053,722▼1.8% | $3,169,507▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $162,702▼18.1% | $295,974▲38.7% | $3,108,262▼4.5% | $3,221,261▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $198,650▼9.1% | $213,443▲0.2% | $3,253,332▼0.3% | $3,369,788▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $218,655▲13.0% | $213,090▼2.0% | $3,264,706▼0.1% | $3,374,882▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $193,444▼9.6% | $217,373▲0.1% | $3,268,280▼0.4% | $3,381,351▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $214,083 | $217,190▼7.5% | $3,282,368 | $3,406,636▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $234,685▲10.3% | $3,280,779▲1.7% | $3,401,712▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $212,724 | $3,225,946 | $3,367,263 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 52-0303570, based in Edgewater, 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 52-0303570.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $517,849 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 52-0303570) 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.