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 Martinsburg, West Virginia, registered in 1951, with $231,460 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
121 E King St, Martinsburg, WV, 25401 EIN 55-0274345 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$231K
▲ 0.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$240K
Net assets
$210K
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 rating11 mo reserves · -3% 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: 11 mo reserves · -3% 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
- 121 E King St, Martinsburg, WV, 25401
- City
- Martinsburg
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $136K (FY2016) to $231K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $99KNet assets $210K
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$309K
Total liabilities
$99K
Net assets
$210K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $231,460 | $239,525▲26.1% | $209,844▼3.7% | $309,107▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $231,375▲13.8% | $189,902▲18.3% | $217,909▲23.6% | $271,356▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $203,256▲62.7% | $160,536▲26.3% | $176,354▲32.0% | $247,041▲52.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $124,922▼19.0% | $127,140▼16.7% | $133,634▼1.6% | $161,848▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $154,234▲137% | $152,538▼27.5% | $135,852▲1.3% | $162,143▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,215▼50.1% | $210,490▲47.1% | $134,156▼52.0% | $152,120▼48.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $130,599▼4.1% | $143,050▼8.0% | $279,431▼4.3% | $296,528▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $136,182 | $155,499 | $291,882 | $310,270 | 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 55-0274345, based in Martinsburg, West 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 55-0274345.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $231,460 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 55-0274345) 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.