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 Bradenton, Florida, registered in 1951, with $434,287 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2511 75th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34209 EIN 59-0232970 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$434K
▼ 24.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$408K
Net assets
$1.0M
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 rating30 mo reserves · +6% 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: 30 mo reserves · +6% 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 $305K (FY2013) to $434K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $148KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$148K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $434,287▼24.0% | $408,119▼15.8% | $1,035,520▲2.6% | $1,183,829▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $571,309▲4.5% | $484,594▲10.9% | $1,009,352▲8.5% | $1,211,625▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $546,894▲24.4% | $437,061▲8.8% | $930,473▲4.8% | $1,157,338▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $439,589▲44.1% | $401,644▲25.1% | $888,136▲7.9% | $1,053,270▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $305,161▼24.2% | $320,940▼13.9% | $822,982▼1.9% | $1,008,987▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $402,615▲26.7% | $372,704▲22.0% | $838,772▲4.5% | $991,309▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $317,824▼4.9% | $305,522▼4.9% | $802,577▲0.9% | $945,229 | 990 |
| 2017 | $334,303▼18.6% | $321,309▼12.4% | $795,705▲1.6% | $945,439▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $410,700▲13.5% | $366,915▲35.5% | $782,918▲10.7% | $914,511▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $361,805▲6.0% | $270,781▼17.1% | $707,132▲23.4% | $826,251▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $341,331▲11.8% | $326,495▲6.0% | $573,190▲2.7% | $763,446▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $305,362 | $307,906▼5.5% | $558,364▼8.5% | $725,745▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $325,973▼7.4% | $610,164▲0.5% | $800,491▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $351,995▼0.4% | $607,338▲7.9% | $798,827▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $353,503 | $563,034 | $745,458 | 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 · $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 | $9,000 |
| 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 59-0232970, based in Bradenton, Florida. 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 59-0232970.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $434,287 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 59-0232970) 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.