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 Fredericksbrg, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $326,283 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 215, Fredericksbrg, VA, 22404 EIN 54-0201726 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$326K
▼ 26.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$515K
Net assets
$1.4M
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.
D
—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 rating33 mo reserves · -58% 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: 33 mo reserves · -58% 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 →
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 215, Fredericksbrg, VA, 22404
- City
- Fredericksbrg
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $308K (FY2013) to $326K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
-57.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $326,283▼26.5% | $514,941▲4.9% | $1,395,142▼11.6% | $1,441,246▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $444,167▼4.9% | $491,021▲18.5% | $1,577,424▼2.9% | $1,622,282▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $467,040▲58.8% | $414,427▲19.5% | $1,624,278▲3.3% | $1,670,571▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $294,141▲20.4% | $346,944▼9.5% | $1,571,665▼3.3% | $1,617,759▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $244,262▼50.3% | $383,468▼8.8% | $1,624,468▼7.9% | $1,711,941▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $491,909▲87.1% | $420,697▲11.9% | $1,763,674▲4.2% | $1,872,789▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $262,919▼10.2% | $375,894▼9.1% | $1,692,462▼6.3% | $1,817,658▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $292,699▼32.7% | $413,403▼10.1% | $1,805,437▼6.3% | $1,952,990▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $434,825▲19.6% | $459,795▲3.1% | $1,926,141▼1.3% | $2,097,903▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $363,566▲17.9% | $446,067▲57.5% | $1,951,111▼4.1% | $2,140,291▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $308,276 | $283,182 | $2,033,612▲1.2% | $2,239,444▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $283,230▼34.6% | $2,008,518▼2.5% | $2,277,021▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $432,800▼8.0% | $2,060,468▼4.5% | $2,314,456▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $470,610 | $2,158,229 | $2,427,661 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 54-0201726, based in Fredericksbrg, 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 54-0201726.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $326,283 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 54-0201726) 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.