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 Lewisburg, West Virginia, registered in 1951, with $546,926 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
368 Brush Road, Lewisburg, WV, 24901 EIN 55-0345431 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$547K
▲ 11.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$511K
Net assets
$386K
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 rating9 mo reserves · +6% 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: 9 mo reserves · +6% 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
- 368 Brush Road, Lewisburg, WV, 24901
- City
- Lewisburg
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $338K (FY2013) to $547K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $214KNet assets $386K
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$600K
Total liabilities
$214K
Net assets
$386K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $546,926▲11.5% | $511,457▲8.1% | $385,946▲10.1% | $599,997▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $490,529▲2.6% | $473,189▲5.8% | $350,477▲5.2% | $606,217▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $478,327▲16.4% | $447,313▲3.7% | $333,137▲10.3% | $609,753▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $410,845▲107% | $431,452▲66.4% | $302,123▲5.3% | $600,390▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $198,726▼54.4% | $259,274▼50.9% | $286,790▼12.1% | $610,596▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $436,195▲32.9% | $528,168▲45.4% | $326,383▼24.5% | $632,784▼13.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $328,108▼3.0% | $363,322▼21.6% | $432,262▼7.2% | $727,331▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $338,168 | $463,606 | $465,795 | $793,928 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 55-0345431, based in Lewisburg, 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 55-0345431.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $546,926 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 55-0345431) 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.