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 Plant City, Florida, registered in 1972, with $197,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1501 Alexander Street, Plant City, FL, 33563 EIN 59-0671725 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$198K
▼ 20.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$195K
Net assets
$375K
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 rating23 mo reserves · +2% 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: 23 mo reserves · +2% 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
- 1501 Alexander Street, Plant City, FL, 33563
- City
- Plant City
- State
- Florida
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $231K (FY2014) to $198K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $375K
Operating margin
1.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$405K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$375K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $197,948▼20.6% | $194,684▼12.7% | $374,664▲0.9% | $405,425▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $249,325▲41.3% | $222,893▲2.5% | $371,400▲7.7% | $394,183▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $176,420▼30.3% | $217,561▼6.5% | $344,968▼10.7% | $374,196▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $253,073▲60.7% | $232,671▲30.3% | $386,109▲5.6% | $409,422▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $157,446▼22.3% | $178,568▼16.8% | $365,707▼5.5% | $386,118▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $202,629▼8.6% | $214,636▼0.6% | $386,829▼3.0% | $401,878▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $221,720▲31.3% | $216,001▼2.1% | $398,836▲1.5% | $414,640▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $168,815▼24.6% | $220,613▲1.0% | $393,117▼11.6% | $427,034▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $223,888▼5.5% | $218,375▲2.9% | $444,915▲1.3% | $447,345▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $236,947▲2.4% | $212,236▲8.5% | $439,402▲6.0% | $456,556▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $231,417 | $195,663▼0.8% | $414,691▲14.9% | $428,840▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $197,216▼5.8% | $360,980▲1.2% | $394,280▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $209,468▲5.0% | $356,724▲4.3% | $389,827▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $199,429 | $342,168 | $380,980 | 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 · $51K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $51K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $18,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $16,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $16,500 |
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 59-0671725, based in Plant City, 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 59-0671725.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $197,948 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 59-0671725) 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.