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 Gaffney, South Carolina, registered in 1972, with $308,702 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 673, Gaffney, SC, 29342 EIN 57-0343187 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$309K
▼ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$229K
Net assets
$287K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating15 mo reserves · +26% 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: 15 mo reserves · +26% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 673, Gaffney, SC, 29342
- City
- Gaffney
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $130K (FY2013) to $309K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $287K
Operating margin
25.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$327K
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$287K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,702▼6.6% | $229,068▼31.9% | $287,033▼5.7% | $326,611▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $330,573▼2.2% | $336,377▲1.3% | $304,327▲16.3% | $333,065▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $338,173▲24.4% | $332,194▲32.7% | $261,707▲20.5% | $276,998▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $271,888▲9.4% | $250,347▲18.0% | $217,110▲11.0% | $232,210▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $248,597▲32.9% | $212,137▲20.6% | $195,571▲21.5% | $208,251▲19.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $187,027▲23.7% | $175,886▲46.5% | $160,914▲1.7% | $173,701▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $151,254▼7.5% | $120,044▼25.6% | $158,212▲16.9% | $173,477▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $163,565▲14.5% | $161,385▲7.4% | $135,299▲1.6% | $143,710▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $142,885▲5.6% | $150,232▲3.3% | $133,119▼5.2% | $138,102▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $135,298▲3.9% | $145,369▲5.4% | $140,466▼6.7% | $143,956▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $130,212 | $137,919▼2.9% | $150,537▼4.9% | $156,751▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $130,276 | $142,044▲0.4% | $158,244▼6.9% | $160,204▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $141,465 | $170,012 | $173,118 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 57-0343187, based in Gaffney, 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 57-0343187.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $308,702 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 57-0343187) 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.