Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Newport News, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $232,076 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
13813 Warwick Blvd Suite A, Newport News, VA, 23602 EIN 54-0138680 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$232K
▼ 6.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$249K
Net assets
$593K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating29 mo reserves · -7% 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: 29 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 13813 Warwick Blvd Suite A, Newport News, VA, 23602
- City
- Newport News
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $174K (FY2016) to $232K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,556Net assets $593K
Operating margin
-7.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$598K
Total liabilities
$5,556
Net assets
$593K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,076▼6.1% | $248,870▲3.0% | $592,934▼2.8% | $598,490▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $247,271▼4.0% | $241,560▲3.8% | $609,724▲3.1% | $614,865▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $257,506▲18.0% | $232,638▲8.4% | $591,233▲4.4% | $598,240▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $218,170▲24.1% | $214,535▲8.4% | $566,365▲0.6% | $581,466▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $175,803▼31.7% | $197,883▼20.7% | $562,730▼3.8% | $573,255▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $257,412▲18.8% | $249,387▲19.1% | $584,810▲1.4% | $589,091▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $216,680▲8.0% | $209,335▼3.5% | $576,785▲1.3% | $583,859▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $200,611▲15.3% | $216,856▼0.9% | $569,440▼2.8% | $577,794▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $174,000 | $218,813 | $585,685 | $591,865 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 54-0138680, based in Newport News, Virginia. 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 54-0138680.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $232,076 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 54-0138680) 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.