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 Edgewater, Florida, registered in 1951, with $182,422 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
820 W Park Ave, Edgewater, FL, 32132 EIN 59-0895019 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$182K
▼ 44.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$239K
Net assets
$1.3M
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating66 mo reserves · -31% 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: 66 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 declined from $202K (FY2013) to $182K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $165KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
-30.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$165K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $182,422▼44.4% | $238,503▲41.5% | $1,311,460▼15.8% | $1,476,503▼15.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $327,812▲69.1% | $168,554▲3.8% | $1,557,849▲11.4% | $1,742,460▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $193,804▲66.7% | $162,415▼4.7% | $1,398,591▲2.3% | $1,606,619▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $116,262▲16.1% | $170,403▲23.9% | $1,367,202▼3.8% | $1,595,674▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $100,179▼35.6% | $137,482▼25.9% | $1,421,343▼2.6% | $1,628,876▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $155,592▼9.6% | $185,653▼5.5% | $1,458,646▼2.0% | $1,658,898▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $172,119▲18.9% | $196,389▲15.0% | $1,488,707▼1.6% | $1,711,499▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $144,808▼15.5% | $170,822▼14.5% | $1,512,978▼2.2% | $1,748,890▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $171,412▼7.7% | $199,832▼3.9% | $1,546,347▼2.1% | $1,782,766▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $185,785▲1.1% | $207,927▼4.8% | $1,580,249▼1.4% | $1,829,277▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $183,701▼9.0% | $218,390▲12.5% | $1,602,392▼2.1% | $1,867,200▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $201,928 | $194,130 | $1,637,082 | $1,909,612 | 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 · $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 59-0895019, based in Edgewater, 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 59-0895019.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $182,422 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-0895019) 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.