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 Morganton, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $117,385 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 953, Morganton, NC, 28680 EIN 56-0584424 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$117K
▲ 2.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$128K
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+
★★★★
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 rating13 mo reserves · -2% 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: 13 mo reserves · -2% 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 →
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 953, Morganton, NC, 28680
- City
- Morganton
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $59K (FY2010) to $117K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,263Net assets $128K
Operating margin
-1.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$129K
Total liabilities
$1,263
Net assets
$128K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,385▲2.7% | $119,516▼14.5% | $127,631▼1.6% | $128,894▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $114,267▲18.8% | $139,714▲53.6% | $129,762▼13.7% | $130,973▼16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $96,164▼4.3% | $90,945▲11.7% | $150,414▲1.0% | $157,700▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $100,484▲92.7% | $81,451▲30.7% | $148,900▲14.7% | $149,822▲12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $52,157▼43.2% | $62,325▼36.6% | $129,867▼7.3% | $133,266▼6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $91,787▼17.5% | $98,363▼10.6% | $140,036▼4.5% | $142,019▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $111,313▼1.4% | $110,016▲8.2% | $146,607▲0.9% | $147,906▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $112,885▼3.5% | $101,639▼1.0% | $145,309▲8.4% | $146,992▲9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $117,014▲25.0% | $102,622▲2.2% | $134,065▲11.3% | $134,741▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $93,624▲1.1% | $100,398▲0.2% | $120,487▼5.3% | $121,070▼5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $92,627▲17.2% | $100,202▲33.2% | $127,262▼5.9% | $127,999▼5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $79,023▲2.4% | $75,199▼10.4% | $135,195▲2.9% | $135,738▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $77,156▲30.3% | $83,935▲9.0% | $131,371▼4.9% | $132,092▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $59,225 | $76,975 | $138,150 | $139,227 | 990EZ |
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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 56-0584424, based in Morganton, 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 56-0584424.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $117,385 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 56-0584424) 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.