Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 West Palm Bch, Florida, registered in 1951, with $233,786 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6188 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Bch, FL, 33413 EIN 59-0161120 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$234K
▼ 7.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$218K
Net assets
$558K
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 rating31 mo reserves · +7% 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: 31 mo reserves · +7% 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
- Address
- 6188 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Bch, FL, 33413
- City
- West Palm Bch
- State
- Florida
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $258K (FY2013) to $234K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $239KNet assets $558K
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$797K
Total liabilities
$239K
Net assets
$558K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,786▼7.8% | $218,492▼29.0% | $557,985▲3.4% | $797,304▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $253,632▲1.6% | $307,561▲20.9% | $539,676▼4.0% | $774,679▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $249,717▲45.8% | $254,477▲43.6% | $562,204▼7.8% | $659,214▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $171,271▲63.1% | $177,156▲20.2% | $609,565▲3.5% | $650,804▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $105,016▼64.7% | $147,357▼20.9% | $589,089▼8.5% | $616,180▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $297,598▼1.1% | $186,392▼29.2% | $643,485▼2.4% | $658,185▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $300,884▼6.7% | $263,191▼7.7% | $659,516▲7.7% | $674,216▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $322,484▲25.0% | $285,085▲11.0% | $612,609▲0.8% | $627,296▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $258,062 | $256,939▲4.6% | $607,851▼1.9% | $613,220▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $245,583▼6.5% | $619,688▲3.4% | $624,916▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $262,569▼8.5% | $599,111▼2.6% | $600,891▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $286,900 | $615,269 | $641,276 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 59-0161120, based in West Palm Bch, Florida.
- 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 59-0161120.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $233,786 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 59-0161120) 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.