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 Douglas, Georgia, registered in 1972, with $68,912 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 778, Douglas, GA, 31534 EIN 58-0619649 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$69K
▼ 70.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$67K
Net assets
$189K
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 rating34 mo reserves · +3% 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: 34 mo reserves · +3% 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 $42K (FY2015) to $69K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $8,634Net assets $189K
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$198K
Total liabilities
$8,634
Net assets
$189K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $68,912▼70.4% | $66,742▼0.7% | $189,184▲1.2% | $197,818▼0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $233,140▲402% | $67,195▲76.6% | $187,014▲788% | $198,631▲464% | 990 |
| 2021 | $46,400▲128% | $38,053▲53.4% | $21,069▲65.6% | $35,239▲22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $20,391▼35.1% | $24,802▼20.8% | $12,722▼25.7% | $28,895▼19.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $31,423▼18.8% | $31,305▼10.1% | $17,133▲0.7% | $35,705▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $38,720▼16.4% | $34,822▼22.9% | $17,015▲29.7% | $38,191▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,314▲9.3% | $45,181▲33.8% | $13,117▲8.6% | $36,653▲47.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,391 | $33,762▲1.4% | $12,073▲1268% | $24,864▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $33,298 | -$1,034 | $20,560 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 58-0619649, based in Douglas, 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 58-0619649.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $68,912 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 58-0619649) 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.