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 Wellsburg, West Virginia, registered in 1972, with $66,230 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 27, Wellsburg, WV, 26070 EIN 55-0323236 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$66K
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$71K
Net assets
$49K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 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: 8 mo reserves · -7% 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 →
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
- Po Box 27, Wellsburg, WV, 26070
- City
- Wellsburg
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $84K (FY2014) to $66K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,068Net assets $49K
Operating margin
-7.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54K
Total liabilities
$5,068
Net assets
$49K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,230▲5.7% | $71,172▲10.5% | $48,639▼9.2% | $53,707▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $62,688▲8.1% | $64,398▲10.4% | $53,581▼3.1% | $54,425▼2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $58,005▲36.5% | $58,324▲30.6% | $55,291▼0.6% | $55,827▼7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $42,510▼15.7% | $44,672▲6.9% | $55,610▼3.7% | $60,159▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $50,416▼25.5% | $41,801▼35.7% | $57,772▲17.5% | $62,942▲12.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $67,649▲19.5% | $65,053▼2.7% | $49,157▲2.2% | $56,032▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $56,597▼8.3% | $66,879▼1.1% | $48,097▼17.9% | $52,915▼17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $61,696▼23.6% | $67,634▼25.1% | $58,561▼9.0% | $63,976▼10.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $80,764▼4.2% | $90,355▲26.6% | $64,353▼13.0% | $71,361▼12.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $84,335 | $71,394 | $73,944 | $81,111 | 990EZ |
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 | $8,500 |
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 55-0323236, based in Wellsburg, 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 55-0323236.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $66,230 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 55-0323236) 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.