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 Tallahassee, Florida, registered in 1951, with $216,313 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
276 N Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL, 32301 EIN 59-0232985 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$216K
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$195K
Net assets
$557K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating34 mo reserves · +10% 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: 34 mo reserves · +10% 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 276 N Magnolia Dr, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
- City
- Tallahassee
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $226K (FY2013) to $216K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $557K
Operating margin
10.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$591K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$557K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,313▲6.7% | $194,739▼5.0% | $557,068▲4.0% | $590,671▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $202,797▲19.4% | $204,966▲25.9% | $535,494▼0.4% | $571,459▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $169,831▼53.1% | $162,792▲26.9% | $537,663▲1.3% | $597,434▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $362,080▲46.4% | $128,248▼38.6% | $530,657▲59.1% | $605,222▲49.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $247,262▲39.2% | $209,017▲12.3% | $333,633▲12.9% | $403,851▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $177,622▼14.6% | $186,172▼2.7% | $295,388▼2.8% | $375,237▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,996▼1.2% | $191,313▼8.9% | $303,938▲5.8% | $369,596▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $210,428▼6.8% | $210,036▲9.7% | $287,255▲0.1% | $352,318▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $225,764 | $191,512▼2.4% | $286,863▲13.6% | $361,171▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $196,144▼13.3% | $252,611▲11.0% | $335,711▲33.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $226,331▲6.2% | $227,679▼4.3% | $251,060▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $213,108▼7.5% | $237,806▲7.7% | $265,781▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $230,384 | $220,703 | $253,110 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $6,500 |
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 59-0232985, based in Tallahassee, 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 59-0232985.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $216,313 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-0232985) 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.