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 Stuart, Florida, registered in 1951, with $264,965 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1001 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL, 34994 EIN 59-0712784 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$265K
▼ 2.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$261K
Net assets
$508K
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 · +1% 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 · +1% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2009) to $265K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $508K
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$542K
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$508K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $264,965▼2.8% | $261,436▼6.4% | $507,872▲0.7% | $542,034▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $272,496▼4.6% | $279,373▼1.2% | $504,343▼1.3% | $581,875▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $285,754▲23.2% | $282,767▲25.7% | $511,220▲0.6% | $599,071▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $231,884▲62.5% | $225,041▲23.8% | $508,233▲1.4% | $600,089▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $142,717▼30.3% | $181,747▼20.5% | $501,390▼7.2% | $603,461▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $204,685▼21.1% | $228,619▼1.4% | $540,420▲18.0% | $649,856▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $259,377▲5.2% | $231,822▲0.3% | $458,113▲6.4% | $590,043▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $246,577▲23.2% | $231,236▲17.9% | $430,558▲3.7% | $571,179▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $200,188▲79.6% | $196,167▲45.9% | $415,217▲1.3% | $564,051▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $111,448▲16.5% | $134,435▲21.0% | $409,906▼7.9% | $562,630▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $95,626 | $111,114▲0.6% | $444,886▼4.0% | $606,263▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $110,501▼42.9% | $463,317▲2.7% | $626,926▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $193,685▲56.4% | $450,974▲4.1% | $502,913▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $123,846▲6.2% | $433,098▼8.9% | $490,337▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | $131,630 | $116,621 | $475,224 | $532,700 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 59-0712784, based in Stuart, 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 59-0712784.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $264,965 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 59-0712784) 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.