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 Perry, Florida, registered in 1951, with $430,649 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
305 Puckett Rd, Perry, FL, 32348 EIN 59-0948317 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$431K
▲ 22.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$436K
Net assets
$389K
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 rating11 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: 11 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $278K (FY2013) to $431K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $183KNet assets $389K
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$573K
Total liabilities
$183K
Net assets
$389K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430,649▲22.9% | $436,099▲15.5% | $389,103▼1.4% | $572,551▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $350,327▲5.6% | $377,698▲6.3% | $394,636▼6.5% | $540,542▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $331,625▲3.7% | $355,312▲3.7% | $421,923▼5.3% | $561,640▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $319,724▲12.5% | $342,763▲27.0% | $445,609▼4.9% | $575,126▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $284,108▼25.1% | $269,935▼27.0% | $468,761▲5.6% | $596,410▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $379,556▲16.0% | $369,957▲8.6% | $443,802▲2.2% | $582,791▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $327,196▲5.8% | $340,544▲14.2% | $434,203▼3.0% | $575,289▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $309,347▲3.7% | $298,245▼1.3% | $447,551▲2.5% | $594,998▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $298,252▼1.5% | $302,028▲5.3% | $436,449▼0.6% | $585,388▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $302,666▲8.8% | $286,825▲6.1% | $438,901▲3.7% | $469,120▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $278,242 | $270,238▲7.6% | $423,060▲1.9% | $450,811▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $251,052▼1.7% | $415,056▲6.9% | $440,073▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $255,472▼5.5% | $388,440▲4.9% | $415,745▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $270,369 | $370,240 | $423,440 | 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 | $9,000 |
| 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 59-0948317, based in Perry, 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 59-0948317.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $430,649 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 59-0948317) 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.