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 Severn, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $588,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
878 Stevenson Rd, Severn, MD, 21144 EIN 52-0802485 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$588K
▲ 15.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$599K
Net assets
$436K
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 rating9 mo reserves · -2% 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: 9 mo reserves · -2% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $385K (FY2016) to $588K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $102KNet assets $436K
Operating margin
-1.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$538K
Total liabilities
$102K
Net assets
$436K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $588,220▲15.0% | $598,978▲29.5% | $436,178▼2.4% | $537,790▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $511,379▼4.6% | $462,464▲2.2% | $446,936▲12.3% | $504,589▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $536,015▲62.6% | $452,324▲43.0% | $398,021▲12.1% | $464,813▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $329,697▲191% | $316,307▲81.8% | $355,058▲3.9% | $481,740▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $113,160▼66.9% | $173,956▼47.4% | $341,668▼15.1% | $397,147▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $341,885▼7.8% | $330,440▼2.8% | $402,464▲2.9% | $444,892▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $370,895▲0.5% | $339,888▼9.1% | $391,019▲8.6% | $451,150▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $368,867▼4.2% | $373,888▼5.4% | $360,012▼1.4% | $475,730▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $385,140 | $395,073 | $365,033 | $489,271 | 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 · $19K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $19K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 52-0802485, based in Severn, 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 52-0802485.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $588,220 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 52-0802485) 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.