Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Eatonton, Georgia, registered in 1951, with $94,310 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 4306, Eatonton, GA, 31024 EIN 58-1262062 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$94K
▼ 6.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$97K
Net assets
$42K
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 rating5 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: 5 mo reserves · -3% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2012) to $94K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,920Net assets $42K
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$51K
Total liabilities
$8,920
Net assets
$42K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,310▼6.1% | $97,363▼3.7% | $42,150▼4.6% | $51,070▼5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $100,478▲27.4% | $101,152▲29.0% | $44,203▲0.7% | $54,285▲3.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $78,896▲23.6% | $78,434▲25.7% | $43,877▼2.6% | $52,636▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $63,847▲9.6% | $62,376▼3.9% | $45,064▲3.4% | $51,201▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $58,275▼36.5% | $64,915▼38.1% | $43,593▼13.2% | $49,800▼10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $91,731▲1.3% | $104,828▲0.3% | $50,233▼20.7% | $55,487▼19.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $90,548▼12.3% | $104,509▲10.0% | $63,330▼18.1% | $69,099▼16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $103,190▼8.0% | $95,024▼18.3% | $77,291▲11.3% | $82,794▲10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $112,108▼5.5% | $116,311▼9.1% | $69,475▼5.7% | $74,664▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $118,681▲16.2% | $127,950▲7.4% | $73,678▼11.2% | $78,512▼11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $102,152▲4.0% | $119,086▲48.8% | $82,947▼17.0% | $89,006▼15.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $98,239▲15.1% | $80,025▼6.9% | $99,881▲22.3% | $104,999▲16.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $85,377 | $85,944 | $81,667 | $90,458 | 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 · $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 58-1262062, based in Eatonton, 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 58-1262062.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $94,310 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 58-1262062) 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.