Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Willoughby, Ohio, registered in 1951, with $125,567 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
38860 Mentor Ave, Willoughby, OH, 44094 EIN 55-0823402 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$126K
▼ 12.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$104K
Net assets
$71K
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
★★★★
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 rating8 mo reserves · +17% 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 · +17% 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 →
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
- 38860 Mentor Ave, Willoughby, OH, 44094
- City
- Willoughby
- State
- Ohio
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $119K (FY2013) to $126K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $88KNet assets $71K
Operating margin
17.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$159K
Total liabilities
$88K
Net assets
$71K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,567▼12.7% | $103,834▼26.7% | $70,894▲14.2% | $158,843▲31.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $143,820▲41.7% | $141,722▲32.0% | $62,076▲3.5% | $121,203▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $101,500▲24.6% | $107,359▲20.0% | $59,977▼23.7% | $118,047▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $81,436▼35.3% | $89,429▼18.2% | $78,584▼15.9% | $93,182▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $125,804▼11.5% | $109,356▼20.6% | $93,425▲26.3% | $105,210▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $142,072▲16.6% | $137,702▲20.2% | $73,978▲6.3% | $85,095▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $121,868▲11.2% | $114,588▲11.8% | $69,608▲11.7% | $82,294▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $109,581▲2.0% | $102,478▲0.8% | $62,328▲12.9% | $75,276▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,382▲13.1% | $101,681▲1.2% | $55,225▲11.5% | $79,269▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $94,937▼20.4% | $100,478▼18.7% | $49,524▼13.7% | $71,233▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $119,327 | $123,536▲19.3% | $57,417▼6.8% | $74,501▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,585▼6.2% | $61,626▼5.2% | $78,333▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $110,406▼3.0% | $65,010▲23.8% | $81,078▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $113,813 | $52,533 | $72,008 | 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 55-0823402, based in Willoughby, Ohio.
- 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 55-0823402.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,567 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 55-0823402) 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.