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 Waynesville, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $148,434 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
510 Dellwood Rd, Waynesville, NC, 28786 EIN 56-0519401 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$148K
▲ 38.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$136K
Net assets
$186K
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 rating16 mo reserves · +8% 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: 16 mo reserves · +8% 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
- 510 Dellwood Rd, Waynesville, NC, 28786
- City
- Waynesville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $89K (FY2013) to $148K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,506Net assets $186K
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$190K
Total liabilities
$4,506
Net assets
$186K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $148,434▲38.2% | $135,909▲22.5% | $185,796▲7.2% | $190,302▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $107,391▲28.1% | $110,954▲12.8% | $173,271▼1.5% | $180,809▼1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $83,818▼11.1% | $98,343▲22.1% | $175,904▼7.7% | $183,987▼6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $94,234▲84.9% | $80,527▲55.2% | $190,605▲22.6% | $196,497▲21.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $50,966▼6.5% | $51,878▼5.7% | $155,434▼0.6% | $161,962▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,526▼11.3% | $54,998▼17.2% | $156,346▼0.3% | $161,298▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $61,500▼31.2% | $66,387▼40.6% | $156,818▼3.0% | $161,390▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $89,366 | $111,776▼1.1% | $161,705▼12.2% | $168,552▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $113,034 | $184,143 | $189,921 | 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 · $20K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $20K, 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 |
| 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 56-0519401, based in Waynesville, 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 56-0519401.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $148,434 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 56-0519401) 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.