Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Brunswick, Georgia, registered in 1951, with $91,674 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1509 Union St, Brunswick, GA, 31520 EIN 58-1566173 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$92K
▲ 4.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$106K
Net assets
$108K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -16% 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: 12 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ 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 $77K (FY2013) to $92K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $108K
Operating margin
-15.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$120K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$108K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,674▲4.0% | $106,094▼19.7% | $107,540▼11.8% | $120,002▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $88,115▼53.8% | $132,069▲53.3% | $121,960▼26.5% | $129,892▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $190,804▲104% | $86,158▲15.8% | $165,914▲171% | $170,687▲159% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,542▲66.6% | $74,423▲12.3% | $61,268▲45.4% | $65,993▲50.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,143▼22.3% | $66,283▼8.9% | $42,149▼19.4% | $43,774▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $72,223▼6.4% | $72,776▲5.0% | $52,289▼1.0% | $56,294▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,143▲6.4% | $69,341▼12.5% | $52,842▲17.3% | $62,934 | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,522▼23.2% | $79,204▲17.7% | $45,040▼12.9% | $62,948▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $94,467▲27.3% | $67,296▼5.3% | $51,722▲111% | $69,919▲49.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $74,219▲8.6% | $71,069▲9.3% | $24,551▲14.7% | $46,780▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $68,326▼11.4% | $65,024▼8.6% | $21,401▲18.2% | $51,882▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $77,144 | $71,161▲7.2% | $18,099▲49.4% | $51,431▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $66,397 | $12,116 | $51,983 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 58-1566173, based in Brunswick, 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 58-1566173.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $91,674 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 58-1566173) 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.