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 Toccoa, Georgia, registered in 1972, with $431,284 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 282, Toccoa, GA, 30577 EIN 58-0605201 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$431K
▲ 55.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$266K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating49 mo reserves · +38% 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: 49 mo reserves · +38% 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 $158K (FY2013) to $431K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $42KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
38.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$42K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $431,284▲55.1% | $265,962▲6.9% | $1,088,990▲44.7% | $1,131,336▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $277,989▼27.0% | $248,718▲6.4% | $752,697▼6.7% | $808,109▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $380,960▲27.0% | $233,669▲22.1% | $806,572▲22.9% | $917,620▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $299,882▲86.2% | $191,402▲11.1% | $656,107▲21.3% | $798,638▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $161,082▼10.8% | $172,286▲17.8% | $540,785▲2.8% | $693,793▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $180,626▲140% | $146,300▲32.6% | $526,234▲4.6% | $690,761▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $75,202▼58.7% | $110,306▼33.4% | $503,063▼6.5% | $686,997▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $182,010▼2.0% | $165,516▼12.5% | $538,167▲2.4% | $706,594▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $185,785▲17.4% | $189,128▲15.6% | $525,692▲0.7% | $727,802▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $158,202 | $163,648▼4.1% | $522,130▼1.0% | $747,107▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $170,681 | $527,576 | $726,460 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 58-0605201, based in Toccoa, 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 58-0605201.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $431,284 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 58-0605201) 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.