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 Valdosta, Georgia, registered in 1951, with $269,643 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2309 Us Highway 84 W, Valdosta, GA, 31601 EIN 58-0471190 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$270K
▼ 34.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$249K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 rating59 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: 59 mo reserves · +8% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $126K (FY2013) to $270K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $100KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
7.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$100K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $269,643▼34.9% | $249,192▼28.5% | $1,222,428▲0.7% | $1,321,941▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $414,472▲40.2% | $348,496▲35.6% | $1,214,524▲6.2% | $1,286,898▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $295,586▲95.8% | $256,948▲15.5% | $1,143,709▲4.9% | $1,197,497▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $150,988▼25.9% | $222,381▲40.7% | $1,090,181▲2.4% | $1,113,488▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $203,754▲9.5% | $158,009▼13.4% | $1,064,549▲1.4% | $1,098,874▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $186,089▼5.7% | $182,438▼15.4% | $1,049,476▲0.3% | $1,079,306▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $197,297▲18.8% | $215,728▲36.4% | $1,045,825▼1.7% | $1,086,369▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $166,144▲31.7% | $158,145▲18.2% | $1,064,255▲0.8% | $1,117,097▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $126,176▼0.2% | $133,815▼1.6% | $1,056,252▼0.7% | $1,102,616▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $126,418 | $135,989▲22.3% | $1,063,889▼0.9% | $1,116,313▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $111,200▼12.3% | $1,073,460▼2.2% | $1,081,159▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $126,735▼10.1% | $1,098,045▼1.9% | $1,099,530▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $141,051 | $1,118,801 | $1,120,329 | 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 · $46K total
5 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $46K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc | See part iv | 2023 | $15,405 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
| Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc | See part iv | 2020 | $6,520 |
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 58-0471190, based in Valdosta, Georgia. 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 58-0471190.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $269,643 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 58-0471190) 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.