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 Tarpon Spgs, Florida, registered in 1951, with $452,056 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 447, Tarpon Spgs, FL, 34688 EIN 59-0662830 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$452K
▲ 14.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$403K
Net assets
$318K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating9 mo reserves · +11% 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: 9 mo reserves · +11% 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 →
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
- Po Box 447, Tarpon Spgs, FL, 34688
- City
- Tarpon Spgs
- State
- Florida
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137K (FY2013) to $452K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities -$44Net assets $318K
Operating margin
10.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$318K
Total liabilities
-$44
Net assets
$318K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $452,056▲14.3% | $403,087▲12.2% | $317,958▲6.9% | $317,914▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $395,450▲13.4% | $359,339▲30.5% | $297,506▲3.9% | $346,794▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $348,726▲36.3% | $275,449▲36.7% | $286,364▲25.9% | $321,288▲40.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $255,807▲40.5% | $201,461▲32.2% | $227,417▲19.1% | $229,146▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $182,120▼8.0% | $152,419▼25.2% | $190,874▲8.0% | $220,315▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $197,897▼6.3% | $203,898▲0.8% | $176,763▼3.3% | $214,816▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,281▲12.0% | $202,377▲29.4% | $182,764▲5.1% | $223,251▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $188,671▲13.9% | $156,433▲14.2% | $173,860▲22.8% | $211,450▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $165,580▲1.7% | $136,956▼16.7% | $141,622▲26.9% | $181,008▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $162,745▲21.3% | $164,418▲16.9% | $111,637▼1.5% | $155,265▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $134,125▼2.3% | $140,601▲12.8% | $113,310▼5.4% | $155,444▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $137,344 | $124,660▼24.8% | $119,786▲11.8% | $159,314▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $165,777 | $107,102 | $159,225 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 59-0662830, based in Tarpon Spgs, 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 59-0662830.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $452,056 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-0662830) 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.