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 Fayetteville, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $97,097 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
3269 Gables Dr, Fayetteville, NC, 28301 EIN 56-0815442 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$97K
▲ 2.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$88K
Net assets
$93K
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 · +9% 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 · +9% 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3269 Gables Dr, Fayetteville, NC, 28301
- City
- Fayetteville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $76K (FY2010) to $97K (FY2022) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $10KNet assets $93K
Operating margin
9.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$104K
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
$93K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,097▲2.8% | $88,090▲5.6% | $93,394▲10.7% | $103,711▲19.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $94,425▲17.7% | $83,415▲27.5% | $84,387▲15.0% | $86,487▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $80,203▲49.1% | $65,439▼11.3% | $73,377▲25.2% | $81,986▲18.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $53,809▼23.2% | $73,795▼1.1% | $58,613▼22.8% | $68,995▼18.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $70,055▼26.7% | $74,594▼16.1% | $75,890▼5.6% | $84,178▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $95,520▲52.4% | $88,877▲18.5% | $80,429▲9.0% | $83,700▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $62,657▼16.7% | $74,982▼16.1% | $73,786▼14.3% | $79,784▼15.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $75,230▼18.3% | $89,399▼0.9% | $86,111▼14.1% | $94,399▼11.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $92,105▲12.7% | $90,188▼2.9% | $100,280▼5.6% | $106,066▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $81,748▲15.8% | $92,834▼7.2% | $106,222▲6.0% | $106,222▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $70,597▼4.5% | $100,058▲22.4% | $100,201▼22.7% | $100,201▼22.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $73,944▼3.3% | $81,760▲15.6% | $129,662▼5.7% | $129,662▼5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $76,496 | $70,753 | $137,478 | $137,478 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,000 |
| 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 56-0815442, based in Fayetteville, 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 56-0815442.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $97,097 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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 56-0815442) 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.