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 Clermont, Florida, registered in 1951, with $417,574 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 120476, Clermont, FL, 34712 EIN 59-0699166 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$418K
▼ 21.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$426K
Net assets
$328K
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 rating9 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: 9 mo reserves · -2% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21K (FY2010) to $418K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $300KNet assets $328K
Operating margin
-2.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$628K
Total liabilities
$300K
Net assets
$328K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $417,574▼21.0% | $425,939▼20.8% | $328,159▼2.5% | $628,391▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $528,255▲21.2% | $537,479▲22.9% | $336,524▼2.7% | $673,478▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $435,679▲17.6% | $437,218▲20.0% | $345,748▼0.4% | $704,505▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $370,539▲5.4% | $364,269▲24.1% | $347,287▲1.8% | $633,470▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $351,622▼2.4% | $293,429▼21.7% | $341,017▲20.6% | $622,258▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $360,378▲61.8% | $374,804▲92.5% | $282,824▼4.9% | $570,168▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $222,699▲158% | $194,681▲30.9% | $297,250▲10.4% | $597,101▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $86,339▲510% | $148,727▲23.6% | $269,232▲1236% | $569,232▲2725% | 990 |
| 2016 | $14,160▼79.7% | $120,313▲55.6% | $20,148▼88.8% | $20,148▼89.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $69,824▼34.8% | $77,331▼38.7% | $180,566▼25.7% | $190,121▼25.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $107,169▲400% | $126,069▲221% | $242,901▼7.2% | $255,731▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $21,432 | $39,225 | $261,801 | $277,027 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 59-0699166, based in Clermont, 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 59-0699166.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $417,574 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 59-0699166) 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.