Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Fort Myers, Florida, registered in 1951, with $64,969 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
1715 Park Meadows Dr Apt 3, Fort Myers, FL, 33907 EIN 59-0232981 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$65K
▼ 31.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$102K
Net assets
$434K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating51 mo reserves · -56% 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: 51 mo reserves · -56% margin earns a F 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
- 1715 Park Meadows Dr Apt 3, Fort Myers, FL, 33907
- City
- Fort Myers
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $285K (FY2009) to $65K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29KNet assets $434K
Operating margin
-56.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$463K
Total liabilities
$29K
Net assets
$434K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,969▼31.1% | $101,508▲17.5% | $434,211▼4.9% | $463,421▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $94,254▲22.8% | $86,376▼35.7% | $456,560▲18.0% | $485,774▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $76,737▼19.4% | $134,432▲3.7% | $386,960▼13.0% | $417,860▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $95,258▼40.6% | $129,663▲19.1% | $444,655▼10.1% | $471,668▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $160,382▲54.2% | $108,907▼30.4% | $494,669▲11.6% | $506,450▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $104,011▲4.4% | $156,479▲46.3% | $443,194▼10.6% | $457,744▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $99,628▼23.2% | $106,972▼8.9% | $495,664▼1.5% | $508,216▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $129,674▲45.7% | $117,440▼13.4% | $503,008▲2.5% | $518,594▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $89,029▲172% | $135,560▲60.1% | $490,774▼8.7% | $506,065▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,791▼85.3% | $84,688▼25.7% | $537,305▼8.8% | $550,605▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $222,362▲51.6% | $114,000▼40.2% | $589,202▲22.5% | $607,386▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $146,725 | $190,618▼18.4% | $480,840▼8.4% | $501,441▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $233,471▼13.3% | $524,733▼1.2% | $555,021▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $269,271▼10.1% | $530,974▼8.0% | $564,691▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $299,623▼7.5% | $577,137▼12.9% | $606,685▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | $285,053 | $323,917 | $662,986 | $693,396 | 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 59-0232981, based in Fort Myers, 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 59-0232981.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $64,969 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-0232981) 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.