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 Elberton, Georgia, registered in 1951, with $97,171 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1106, Elberton, GA, 30635 EIN 58-0865569 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$97K
▲ 45.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$95K
Net assets
$375K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating47 mo reserves · +2% 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: 47 mo reserves · +2% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $132K (FY2011) to $97K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $979Net assets $375K
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$376K
Total liabilities
$979
Net assets
$375K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,171▲45.1% | $95,480▲16.7% | $375,102▼2.9% | $376,081▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $66,983▼34.1% | $81,822▼23.0% | $386,182▼5.1% | $389,817▼4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $101,579▲40.6% | $106,226▲38.7% | $406,734▼5.2% | $407,088▼5.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $72,250▼12.5% | $76,575▼17.0% | $428,892▼1.0% | $429,414▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $82,590▼72.4% | $92,285▲6.9% | $433,217▲7.9% | $439,794▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $299,685▲414% | $86,303▲24.9% | $401,353▲77.8% | $415,088▲73.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $58,283▲23.4% | $69,115▼1.9% | $225,765▼4.6% | $239,490▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $47,218▼18.0% | $70,427▲27.5% | $236,597▼8.9% | $249,162▼4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $57,599▲29.1% | $55,253▼24.1% | $259,806▼4.4% | $260,081▼7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $44,622▼66.3% | $72,804▼33.7% | $271,824▼9.4% | $281,336▼9.1% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $132,493 | $109,887 | $300,005 | $309,517 | 990EZ |
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 · $14K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| 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 58-0865569, based in Elberton, 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 58-0865569.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $97,171 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 58-0865569) 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.