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 Glen Allen, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $176,381 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 3599, Glen Allen, VA, 23058 EIN 54-0138693 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$176K
▲ 64.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$195K
Net assets
$3.7M
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+
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating230 mo reserves · -11% 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: 230 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ 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
- Po Box 3599, Glen Allen, VA, 23058
- City
- Glen Allen
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $102K (FY2013) to $176K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
-10.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,381▲64.4% | $195,386▲66.4% | $3,739,457▼0.5% | $3,762,454▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,261▼21.3% | $117,442▼6.8% | $3,758,462▼0.3% | $3,778,108▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $136,361▲18.2% | $126,073▼10.8% | $3,768,643▲0.3% | $3,789,033▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $115,334▼83.3% | $141,268▲15.3% | $3,758,355▼0.7% | $3,778,782▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $690,946▼76.8% | $122,555▲32.3% | $3,784,289▲17.0% | $3,806,204▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,972,308▲2123% | $92,646▼9.4% | $3,234,222▲812% | $3,236,309▲807% | 990 |
| 2018 | $133,685▲26.5% | $102,302▲6.5% | $354,560▲9.7% | $356,858▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,676▲31.7% | $96,050▼0.2% | $323,177▲3.1% | $326,687▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $80,268▼15.4% | $96,285▼4.3% | $313,551▼4.9% | $320,065▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $94,834▲2.1% | $100,573▼11.1% | $329,568▼1.7% | $335,648▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,863▼9.0% | $113,147▼14.5% | $335,307▼5.7% | $344,280▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $101,994 | $132,411▼19.9% | $355,591▼7.9% | $364,122▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $165,255▲11.8% | $386,008▼5.5% | $392,110▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $147,767▲13.3% | $408,300▼1.6% | $417,742▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $130,403 | $414,784 | $426,383 | 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 · $21K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $21K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,000 |
| 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 54-0138693, based in Glen Allen, 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 54-0138693.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $176,381 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 54-0138693) 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.