Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
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 Tampa, Florida, registered in 1972, with $234,248 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3616 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33611 EIN 59-0233020 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$234K
▲ 9.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$242K
Net assets
$361K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -3% 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: 18 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $140K (FY2013) to $234K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $92KNet assets $361K
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$453K
Total liabilities
$92K
Net assets
$361K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,248▲9.2% | $241,743▲18.6% | $361,076▼23.2% | $452,880▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $214,430▲9.8% | $203,852▲5.8% | $470,066▲2.3% | $547,221▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,343▲11.2% | $192,657▲20.3% | $459,396▲0.6% | $535,335▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $175,682▲43.6% | $160,136▲49.6% | $456,577▲8.2% | $532,775▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $122,375▼20.2% | $107,072▼22.8% | $421,977▲8.5% | $508,975▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $153,344▲31.3% | $138,706▲30.7% | $389,000▲14.3% | $471,972▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $116,807▲4.0% | $106,161▼0.1% | $340,444▼11.9% | $425,175▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $112,335▼19.1% | $106,227▼22.4% | $386,210▼0.9% | $468,828▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,832▼10.4% | $136,924▼0.4% | $389,815▼0.6% | $459,761▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $154,886▲14.0% | $137,469▲1.9% | $392,309▲5.3% | $403,949▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $135,856▼2.9% | $134,943▼5.9% | $372,514▲1.3% | $391,297 | 990 |
| 2013 | $139,859 | $143,428▼12.9% | $367,645▼0.2% | $391,300▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $164,611▼36.1% | $368,233▼2.2% | $397,886▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $257,613▼2.3% | $376,525▲3.5% | $405,642▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $263,755 | $363,764 | $404,993 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 59-0233020, based in Tampa, 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 59-0233020.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $234,248 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-0233020) 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.