Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Crisfield, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $181,345 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 307, Crisfield, MD, 21817 EIN 52-6114591 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$181K
▲ 7.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$178K
Net assets
$65K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating4 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: 4 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $172K (FY2015) to $181K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $65K
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$111K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$65K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $181,345▲7.2% | $178,459▲6.8% | $65,147▼15.4% | $110,680▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $169,241▲39.9% | $167,157▲41.7% | $77,024▲2.8% | $123,389▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $120,971▼29.9% | $117,925▼39.5% | $74,942▲21.6% | $105,114▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $172,633▼7.6% | $194,908▲14.4% | $61,611▼20.5% | $107,802▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $186,888▲119% | $170,436▲81.7% | $77,467▲35.0% | $110,968▲67.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $85,264▼48.7% | $93,776▼32.5% | $57,387▲45.0% | $66,101▲67.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,215▼3.3% | $138,865▼16.6% | $39,573▲224% | $39,573▲77.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $171,938 | $166,491 | $12,223 | $22,259 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 52-6114591, based in Crisfield, 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 52-6114591.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $181,345 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 52-6114591) 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.