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 Gambrills, Maryland, registered in 1972, with $524,311 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1506 Defense Hwy, Gambrills, MD, 21054 EIN 52-0882377 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$524K
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$482K
Net assets
$324K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +8% 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: 8 mo reserves · +8% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $279K (FY2013) to $524K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $33KNet assets $324K
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$357K
Total liabilities
$33K
Net assets
$324K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $524,311▲3.5% | $482,185▼5.4% | $324,213▲14.9% | $356,969▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $506,563▲81.8% | $509,822▲78.8% | $282,087▼1.1% | $323,551▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $278,676▲6.7% | $285,084▲16.9% | $285,346▼2.2% | $297,270▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $261,215▲66.8% | $243,883▲63.4% | $291,754▲6.3% | $303,273▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $156,573▼11.0% | $149,284▼15.6% | $274,422▲5.8% | $285,508▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $175,853▼31.2% | $176,794▼39.1% | $259,488▼0.4% | $266,277▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $255,658▼8.3% | $290,329▼9.8% | $260,428▼11.7% | $289,508▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $278,890 | $321,720▼10.9% | $295,097▼12.7% | $322,253▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $361,114▼22.0% | $337,927▼10.5% | $369,372▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $463,035▲61.0% | $377,441▲73.2% | $416,395▼27.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $287,601 | $217,974 | $575,273 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 52-0882377, based in Gambrills, 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 52-0882377.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $524,311 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 52-0882377) 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.