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 Staten Island, New York, registered in 1951, with $201,242 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3250 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312 EIN 57-1176944 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$201K
▼ 12.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$218K
Net assets
$818K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · -8% 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: 45 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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
- 3250 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY, 10312
- City
- Staten Island
- State
- New York
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $174K (FY2015) to $201K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $793KNet assets $818K
Operating margin
-8.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$793K
Net assets
$818K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,242▼12.4% | $217,996▲7.1% | $817,957▼0.8% | $1,611,218▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $229,640▲52.3% | $203,533▲17.6% | $824,735▲3.9% | $1,650,576▲100.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $150,814▼10.1% | $173,083▲11.0% | $793,633▼2.7% | $825,409▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,719▲29.4% | $155,963▲0.6% | $815,902▲1.5% | $847,715▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $129,660▼31.3% | $154,977▼6.6% | $804,146▼3.1% | $815,286▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $188,822▲30.9% | $166,000▲12.6% | $829,463▲2.8% | $857,030▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $144,229▼34.9% | $147,460▼21.7% | $806,641▼1.7% | $841,946▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $221,621▲8.3% | $188,319▼6.1% | $820,264▲4.2% | $860,208▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $204,662▲17.5% | $200,496▲24.4% | $786,962▲0.5% | $826,346▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $174,191 | $161,200 | $782,796 | $786,806 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| 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 57-1176944, based in Staten Island, New York. 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 57-1176944.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $201,242 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 57-1176944) 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.