Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Saint Marys, West Virginia, registered in 1951, with $183,959 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
422 2nd St, Saint Marys, WV, 26170 EIN 55-0346685 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$184K
▼ 14.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$193K
Net assets
$605K
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 rating38 mo reserves · -5% 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: 38 mo reserves · -5% 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
- 422 2nd St, Saint Marys, WV, 26170
- City
- Saint Marys
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $131K (FY2010) to $184K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $605K
Operating margin
-4.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$605K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$605K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,959▼14.9% | $192,527▼22.8% | $605,388▼1.4% | $605,388▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $216,248▼12.9% | $249,413▲12.9% | $613,957▼5.0% | $613,957▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $248,273▲0.5% | $220,977▼8.8% | $646,221▲5.4% | $646,221▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $247,081▲7.5% | $242,251▲22.4% | $613,159▲0.8% | $613,159▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $229,826▲38.3% | $197,984▲54.6% | $608,329▼4.2% | $608,329▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $166,161▼8.9% | $128,081▼0.2% | $635,178▲6.4% | $637,055▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $182,480▲18.1% | $128,347▲2.6% | $597,098▲10.0% | $598,742▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $154,523▼4.7% | $125,116▼9.6% | $542,962▲5.6% | $544,522▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $162,069▼8.8% | $138,427▼0.5% | $513,926▲4.8% | $514,597▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $177,767 | $139,168▼0.6% | $490,283▲8.5% | $491,238▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $139,978▲19.8% | $451,684▲8.5% | $452,742▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $116,828▼5.2% | $416,355▲8.1% | $418,182▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | $131,028 | $123,291 | $385,089 | $385,260 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 55-0346685, based in Saint Marys, West Virginia.
- 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 55-0346685.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $183,959 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 55-0346685) 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.