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 Martinsville, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $305,227 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
300 Fairy Street Ext, Martinsville, VA, 24112 EIN 54-0489788 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$305K
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$283K
Net assets
$589K
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+
★★★★
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 rating25 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: 25 mo reserves · +7% 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 Fairy Street Ext, Martinsville, VA, 24112
- City
- Martinsville
- State
- Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $175K (FY2018) to $305K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23KNet assets $589K
Operating margin
7.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$612K
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$589K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $305,227▼6.0% | $282,574▲0.5% | $589,393▲4.0% | $612,255▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $324,629▼20.4% | $281,083▼11.8% | $566,740▲8.3% | $588,560▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $407,855▲18.1% | $318,773▲63.5% | $523,194▲20.5% | $546,821▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $345,434▲92.6% | $195,023▲53.5% | $434,112▲53.0% | $454,762▲49.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $179,397▼10.8% | $127,038▼26.9% | $283,701▲22.6% | $304,290▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $201,010▲15.2% | $173,890▲7.6% | $231,342▲13.3% | $242,615▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $174,529 | $161,676 | $204,222 | $223,114 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $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 54-0489788, based in Martinsville, 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 54-0489788.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $305,227 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 54-0489788) 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.