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 Princess Anne, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $343,928 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
10840 Market Ln Ste 5, Princess Anne, MD, 21853 EIN 52-0557383 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$344K
▲ 75.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$170K
Net assets
$662K
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+
★★★★
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 rating47 mo reserves · +50% 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: 47 mo reserves · +50% 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 →
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
- 10840 Market Ln Ste 5, Princess Anne, MD, 21853
- City
- Princess Anne
- State
- Maryland
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $161K (FY2014) to $344K (FY2023) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6,671Net assets $662K
Operating margin
50.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$668K
Total liabilities
$6,671
Net assets
$662K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $343,928▲75.8% | $170,413▼10.9% | $661,565▲35.6% | $668,236▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,652▼54.0% | $191,161▲57.8% | $488,050▼11.3% | $505,994▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $424,869▲269% | $121,107▲28.1% | $550,323▲106% | $570,962▲96.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $115,193▼27.1% | $94,543▼41.5% | $267,200▲14.4% | $290,978▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $158,065▼1.5% | $161,750▼3.2% | $233,476▼2.7% | $250,063▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $160,553 | $167,086▲12.3% | $239,989▼3.7% | $260,835▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $148,789▲2.1% | $249,312▼7.4% | $277,945▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $145,771▲5.0% | $269,205▲33.2% | $300,101▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $138,777 | $202,175 | $240,816 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 52-0557383, based in Princess Anne, 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 52-0557383.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $343,928 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 52-0557383) 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.