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 Winchester, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $714,533 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
466 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA, 22602 EIN 54-0202540 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$715K
▼ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$906K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -27% 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: 26 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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
- 466 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA, 22602
- City
- Winchester
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $335K (FY2017) to $715K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $71KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-26.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$71K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $714,533▼3.5% | $906,065▲19.8% | $1,950,636▼8.9% | $2,021,999▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $740,746▼7.0% | $756,504▲44.2% | $2,142,167▼0.7% | $2,208,365▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $796,914▲11.8% | $524,534▲31.4% | $2,157,924▲14.4% | $2,224,943▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $712,868▲198% | $399,180▲32.6% | $1,885,544▲20.0% | $1,937,300▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $239,124▼36.0% | $301,071▼22.7% | $1,571,856▼3.8% | $1,593,018▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $373,510▼10.3% | $389,303▲14.2% | $1,633,803▼1.0% | $1,654,241▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $416,451▲24.1% | $340,861▲9.6% | $1,649,596▲6.1% | $1,689,167▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $335,486 | $311,091 | $1,554,569 | $1,592,280 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 54-0202540, based in Winchester, 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 54-0202540.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $714,533 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 54-0202540) 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.