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 Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $161,027 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2585 Griffith Rd, Winston Salem, NC, 27103 EIN 56-0139260 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$161K
▲ 23.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$270K
Net assets
$2.3M
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.
D
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating103 mo reserves · -67% 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: 103 mo reserves · -67% margin earns a F 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
- 2585 Griffith Rd, Winston Salem, NC, 27103
- City
- Winston Salem
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $109K (FY2014) to $161K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,681Net assets $2.3M
Operating margin
-67.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$5,681
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,027▲23.3% | $269,563▲7.9% | $2,307,682▼4.3% | $2,313,363▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $130,585▼3.3% | $249,886▼7.3% | $2,411,226▼0.2% | $2,418,724▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $135,087▲4.2% | $269,480▲10.1% | $2,416,897▼9.0% | $2,450,448▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,675▼10.5% | $244,851▲11.3% | $2,655,564▼4.9% | $2,707,213▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $144,935▼26.3% | $220,075▼23.0% | $2,793,404▲8.0% | $2,834,635▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $196,559▲6.9% | $285,874▲12.5% | $2,586,471▼6.8% | $2,628,447▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $183,789▲4.9% | $254,111▲0.5% | $2,774,769▼1.9% | $2,822,696▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $175,122▲1.4% | $252,800▲0.7% | $2,829,905▼1.7% | $2,883,684▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $172,655▲9.4% | $251,007▲1.0% | $2,878,363▲0.1% | $2,925,048▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $157,813▲44.8% | $248,423▲1.7% | $2,876,814▼5.5% | $2,915,889▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $108,956 | $244,158 | $3,044,512 | $3,103,528 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 56-0139260, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. 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 56-0139260.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $161,027 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 56-0139260) 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.