Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Nashville, North Carolina, registered in 1951, with $94,000 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
901 Birchwood Dr, Nashville, NC, 27856 EIN 56-2146547 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▼ 9.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$107K
Net assets
$221K
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 rating25 mo reserves · -14% 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: 25 mo reserves · -14% 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
- 901 Birchwood Dr, Nashville, NC, 27856
- City
- Nashville
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $117K (FY2017) to $94K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $276KNet assets $221K
Operating margin
-13.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$497K
Total liabilities
$276K
Net assets
$221K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,000▼9.7% | $106,848▼32.9% | $221,165▼5.5% | $497,251▲9.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $104,129▲14.9% | $159,247▲69.9% | $234,013▼19.1% | $455,121▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $90,644▼14.8% | $93,756▼31.9% | $289,131▼1.1% | $497,135▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $106,449▲62.3% | $137,620▼24.4% | $292,243▲104% | $478,979▼3.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $65,577▲24.4% | $181,975▲177% | $143,317▲195% | $493,838▲369% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $52,704▼55.0% | $65,701▼21.9% | $48,616▼83.1% | $105,220▼64.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $117,036 | $84,142 | $287,280 | $296,066 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
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 56-2146547, based in Nashville, 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 56-2146547.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $94,000 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 56-2146547) 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.