Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in High Point, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $565,876 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
700 Old Mill Rd, High Point, NC, 27265 EIN 56-0261252 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$566K
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$547K
Net assets
$253K
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 rating6 mo reserves · +3% 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: 6 mo reserves · +3% 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
- 700 Old Mill Rd, High Point, NC, 27265
- City
- High Point
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $419K (FY2013) to $566K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $622KNet assets $253K
Operating margin
3.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$874K
Total liabilities
$622K
Net assets
$253K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $565,876▼0.3% | $546,538▲2.7% | $252,512▲8.3% | $874,287▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $567,643▲2.3% | $532,060▲6.9% | $233,174▲18.3% | $822,780▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $554,863▲10.1% | $497,541▲14.2% | $197,151▲41.0% | $839,951▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $503,924▲33.0% | $435,699▲17.8% | $139,829▲95.3% | $807,242▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $378,785▼20.2% | $369,727▼16.0% | $71,604▲14.5% | $764,203▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $474,526▲1.8% | $439,915▼4.5% | $62,546▲124% | $760,254▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $466,241▲5.0% | $460,784▲1.1% | $27,935▲24.3% | $781,370▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $444,139▲4.1% | $455,864▲11.0% | $22,478▼34.3% | $795,588▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $426,839▲2.6% | $410,507▼1.7% | $34,203▲91.4% | $822,860▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $416,153▼3.2% | $417,398▼3.3% | $17,871▼6.5% | $851,957▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $429,782▲2.5% | $431,752▲10.5% | $19,116▼9.3% | $904,746▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $419,097 | $390,678▼7.5% | $21,086▲388% | $885,485▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $422,575▼8.7% | -$7,333▲89.3% | $909,748▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $462,614▼0.4% | -$68,688▼4892% | $947,930▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $464,613 | -$1,376 | $1,025,334 | 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 56-0261252, based in High Point, 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 56-0261252.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $565,876 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 56-0261252) 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.