Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Frederick, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $240,876 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
289 Willowdale Dr, Frederick, MD, 21702 EIN 52-1861934 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$241K
▲ 109.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$309K
Net assets
-$156K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -28% 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: 0 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a F 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 declined from $530K (FY2013) to $241K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $289KNet assets -$156K
Operating margin
-28.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$133K
Total liabilities
$289K
Net assets
-$156K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $240,876▲110% | $309,273▼13.0% | -$156,184▼77.9% | $133,142▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $114,811▼68.6% | $355,666▼31.4% | -$87,785▼474% | $169,218▼26.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $365,106▼17.6% | $518,808▲31.7% | -$15,296▼111% | $229,460▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $443,012▲33.1% | $393,834▼4.1% | $138,406▲55.1% | $236,450▲26.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $332,770▼43.2% | $410,837▼30.1% | $89,228▼27.9% | $187,224▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $586,000▼5.7% | $588,064▲0.8% | $123,832▼1.6% | $225,456▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $621,101▲10.9% | $583,361▲6.2% | $125,896▲31.5% | $209,818▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $560,169▲5.7% | $549,065▼1.6% | $95,708▼0.9% | $183,821▼27.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $529,920 | $558,255▼4.7% | $96,564▼22.7% | $252,917▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $585,753 | $124,899 | $275,077 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $8,975 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $7,000 |
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 52-1861934, based in Frederick, Maryland.
- 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 52-1861934.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $240,876 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 52-1861934) 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.