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 Deland, Florida, registered in 1951, with $182,706 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
614 S Alabama Ave, Deland, FL, 32724 EIN 59-0233028 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$183K
▼ 5.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$198K
Net assets
$769K
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 rating47 mo reserves · -8% 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: 47 mo reserves · -8% 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 $142K (FY2013) to $183K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $769K
Operating margin
-8.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$815K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$769K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,706▼5.9% | $197,622▲3.1% | $769,146▼11.2% | $814,706▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $194,092▲25.6% | $191,608▲6.7% | $866,596▼0.4% | $910,109▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $154,511▼13.4% | $179,660▼3.3% | $869,645▼3.3% | $906,956▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $178,361▲38.5% | $185,885▲19.7% | $899,513▼0.8% | $943,070▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $128,739▼30.6% | $155,297▼23.4% | $907,037▼2.9% | $942,099▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $185,621▼81.7% | $202,768▲33.0% | $933,649▼1.8% | $965,680▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,013,983▲752% | $152,439▲22.3% | $950,797▲965% | $977,509▲770% | 990 |
| 2017 | $118,989▲0.4% | $124,687▲1.2% | $89,253▼6.0% | $112,393▼6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $118,534▼20.8% | $123,260▼13.7% | $94,951▼4.7% | $119,540▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $149,592▲23.9% | $142,783▲31.0% | $99,677▲7.3% | $118,322▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $120,710▼15.0% | $109,026▼15.1% | $92,869▼10.8% | $115,809▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $142,044 | $128,342▲2.7% | $104,125▲15.2% | $120,567▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $125,025 | $90,424 | $112,712 | 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 | $8,000 |
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 59-0233028, based in Deland, 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 59-0233028.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $182,706 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 59-0233028) 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.