Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Murrells Inlt, South Carolina, registered in 1951, with $165,429 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1746, Murrells Inlt, SC, 29576 EIN 57-1060528 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$165K
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$184K
Net assets
$498K
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 rating32 mo reserves · -11% 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: 32 mo reserves · -11% 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 →
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 1746, Murrells Inlt, SC, 29576
- City
- Murrells Inlt
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $313K (FY2013) to $165K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $128KNet assets $498K
Operating margin
-11.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$625K
Total liabilities
$128K
Net assets
$498K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $165,429▼5.4% | $184,078▲19.1% | $497,811▼2.0% | $625,434▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $174,952▼17.0% | $154,506▼14.5% | $507,950▲4.2% | $651,944▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $210,818▼10.2% | $180,785▼12.3% | $487,504▲6.7% | $652,284▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $234,827▲26.4% | $206,193▲41.8% | $456,786▲12.2% | $638,241▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $185,792▼3.9% | $145,453▼15.5% | $406,942▲9.6% | $599,693▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $193,368▲5.4% | $172,145▼7.6% | $371,224▲4.7% | $571,571▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $183,400▲1.2% | $186,348▲2.2% | $354,632▲3.7% | $529,435▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $181,209▼14.5% | $182,282▼7.3% | $341,925▲7.3% | $517,641▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $211,848▲8.0% | $196,536▼11.8% | $318,527▲5.0% | $511,640▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $196,181▼37.4% | $222,912▼30.3% | $303,215▼15.2% | $510,629▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $313,297 | $319,857▼3.7% | $357,655▲0.1% | $601,397▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $332,033 | $357,296 | $611,286 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 57-1060528, based in Murrells Inlt, 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 57-1060528.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $165,429 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 57-1060528) 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.