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 Morehead City, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $150,139 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 202, Morehead City, NC, 28557 EIN 56-0523224 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$150K
▲ 54.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$165K
Net assets
$560K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating41 mo reserves · -10% 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: 41 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ 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 202, Morehead City, NC, 28557
- City
- Morehead City
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2013) to $150K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $560K
Operating margin
-9.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$560K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$560K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,139▲54.0% | $164,687▲53.1% | $560,129▼2.6% | $560,129▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $97,469▲12.4% | $107,569▼4.6% | $574,808▼1.7% | $574,808▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $86,752▼20.4% | $112,741▲66.9% | $584,909▼4.3% | $584,909▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $108,948▲43.9% | $67,539▼38.6% | $611,226▲7.3% | $611,226▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $75,710▲5.6% | $110,018▲14.9% | $569,817▼3.5% | $569,817▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,699▼35.0% | $95,730▼28.3% | $590,503▼7.7% | $590,503▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $110,287▲2.7% | $133,485▲63.2% | $640,008▼6.1% | $640,008▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $107,344▼14.3% | $81,778▼25.1% | $681,767▲7.5% | $678,369▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $125,275▲118% | $109,151▲36.6% | $634,001▲3.5% | $645,163▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $57,416▼36.5% | $79,918▼21.5% | $612,294▼3.5% | $675,394▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $90,457 | $101,852▲23.9% | $634,704▼1.8% | $704,840▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $82,190▼35.6% | $646,099 | $710,254▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $127,658 | $646,288 | $736,869 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 56-0523224, based in Morehead City, 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 56-0523224.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $150,139 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 56-0523224) 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.