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 Wilson, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $165,288 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 3774, Wilson, NC, 27895 EIN 56-0468736 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$165K
▲ 8.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$185K
Net assets
$101K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -12% 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: 7 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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
- Po Box 3774, Wilson, NC, 27895
- City
- Wilson
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2013) to $165K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $61KNet assets $101K
Operating margin
-11.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$163K
Total liabilities
$61K
Net assets
$101K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,288▲8.3% | $184,788▼2.6% | $101,456▼16.1% | $162,909▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $152,569▼10.5% | $189,670▲28.3% | $120,956▼23.5% | $173,712▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $170,506▲22.7% | $147,788▲11.4% | $158,057▲16.8% | $185,042▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,009▲61.1% | $132,632▲12.5% | $135,339▲4.9% | $190,253▲9.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $86,274▼3.2% | $117,902▲4.5% | $128,962▼19.7% | $173,783▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $89,140▼10.8% | $112,842▲1.0% | $160,592▼12.9% | $185,727▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $99,978▼23.9% | $111,682▼5.2% | $184,294▼6.0% | $184,566▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $131,447▲21.8% | $117,797▼11.6% | $195,998▲7.5% | $201,034▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,941▼18.1% | $133,197▼5.3% | $182,348▼12.2% | $230,614▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $131,756▼0.4% | $140,678▼10.7% | $207,604▼4.1% | $225,870▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $132,303 | $157,479▼4.4% | $216,526▼10.4% | $247,056▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $164,774▼15.2% | $241,702▼11.6% | $283,128▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $194,325 | $273,335 | $276,544 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
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 56-0468736, based in Wilson, 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 56-0468736.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $165,288 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 56-0468736) 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.