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 Sanford, Florida, registered in 1951, with $125,134 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1006 E 2nd St, Sanford, FL, 32771 EIN 59-0651146 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$125K
▼ 10.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$104K
Net assets
$225K
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 rating26 mo reserves · +17% 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: 26 mo reserves · +17% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $92K (FY2013) to $125K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $225K
Operating margin
17.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$242K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$225K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,134▼10.7% | $103,704▼9.1% | $224,780▲10.5% | $241,795▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $140,118▲31.3% | $114,075▲17.3% | $203,350▲14.7% | $225,202▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $106,753▲13.6% | $97,283▲4.5% | $177,307▲5.6% | $194,721▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $93,979▲82.4% | $93,105▲53.8% | $167,837▲0.5% | $185,003▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,532▼34.9% | $60,532▼18.3% | $166,924▼5.1% | $176,682▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $79,113▼19.2% | $74,072▼12.8% | $175,813▲3.0% | $184,806▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $97,929▲22.4% | $84,975▲9.4% | $170,735▲8.2% | $181,584▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $80,026▼21.6% | $77,660▲0.4% | $157,779▲1.5% | $166,172▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $102,075▲27.7% | $77,365▲12.3% | $155,414▲18.9% | $166,700▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,940▲11.1% | $68,869▲1.9% | $130,704▲9.3% | $144,416▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $71,944▼22.2% | $67,602▼13.6% | $119,632▲3.8% | $129,706▲0.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $92,421 | $78,220 | $115,289 | $129,185 | 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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 59-0651146, based in Sanford, 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 59-0651146.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $125,134 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 59-0651146) 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.