Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
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 Asheville, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $125,841 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
232 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, 28801 EIN 56-0505220 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$126K
▼ 23.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$140K
Net assets
$392K
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 rating34 mo reserves · -11% 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: 34 mo reserves · -11% 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
- 232 Haywood St, Asheville, NC, 28801
- City
- Asheville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $224K (FY2013) to $126K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $392K
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$416K
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$392K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,841▼23.5% | $140,084▼30.1% | $391,541▲2.6% | $416,410▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $164,428▼11.7% | $200,535▼10.9% | $381,615▼8.6% | $418,758▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $186,261▼6.2% | $225,068▲32.7% | $417,723▼9.1% | $477,925▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $198,598▲10.1% | $169,654▼17.8% | $459,590▲8.7% | $506,472▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $180,336▼30.2% | $206,455▼27.3% | $422,727▲1.0% | $491,393▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $258,298▲0.6% | $283,876▲7.9% | $418,697▼7.5% | $502,847▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $256,805▲25.3% | $263,172▲11.4% | $452,662▲0.5% | $481,974▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $205,033▼8.3% | $236,192▲5.0% | $450,430▼6.5% | $492,777▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $223,680 | $224,942 | $481,589 | $505,101 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $5,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 56-0505220, based in Asheville, 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 56-0505220.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,841 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 56-0505220) 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.