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 Greenville, South Carolina, registered in 1951, with $100,385 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 25335, Greenville, SC, 29616 EIN 57-0122797 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$100K
▼ 13.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$99K
Net assets
$337K
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 rating41 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: 41 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 25335, Greenville, SC, 29616
- City
- Greenville
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66K (FY2013) to $100K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,908Net assets $337K
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$345K
Total liabilities
$7,908
Net assets
$337K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,385▼13.6% | $98,635▼6.1% | $336,640▲0.5% | $344,548▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $116,209▲9.1% | $105,088▼1.1% | $334,890▲3.4% | $342,531▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $106,558▼5.3% | $106,244▼30.0% | $323,769▲0.1% | $332,974▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $112,522▲30.0% | $151,722▲98.1% | $323,455▼10.8% | $331,649▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $86,539▼14.3% | $76,595▼29.4% | $362,655▲2.8% | $372,033▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $100,991▼13.5% | $108,419▲5.3% | $352,711▼2.1% | $360,687▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $116,770▲114% | $102,955▲46.3% | $360,139▲4.0% | $390,698▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $54,522▼17.2% | $70,356▼6.7% | $346,324▼18.2% | $382,404▼14.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,812 | $75,402 | $423,470 | $445,553 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 57-0122797, based in Greenville, South 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 57-0122797.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $100,385 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 57-0122797) 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.