Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Palmetto, Florida, registered in 1951, with $179,172 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 272, Palmetto, FL, 34220 EIN 59-1173928 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$179K
▲ 30.5% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$157K
Net assets
$368K
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 rating28 mo reserves · +12% 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: 28 mo reserves · +12% 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
- Po Box 272, Palmetto, FL, 34220
- City
- Palmetto
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $128K (FY2013) to $179K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $368K
Operating margin
12.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$388K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$368K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,172▲30.5% | $157,051▲47.0% | $367,562▼4.9% | $387,769▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $137,282▼0.2% | $106,827▼36.1% | $386,554▲8.5% | $410,504▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $137,552▼21.1% | $167,122▲20.3% | $356,153▼7.8% | $386,027▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $174,442▲107% | $138,975▲121% | $386,162▲12.5% | $398,835▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $84,240▼41.0% | $62,786▼43.1% | $343,303▲5.2% | $367,439▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $142,705▲80.4% | $110,301▲24.5% | $326,389▲11.5% | $356,629▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $79,108▲22.8% | $88,588▲9.5% | $292,743▼2.3% | $314,175▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,433▼24.4% | $80,906▼2.0% | $299,787▼1.8% | $323,364▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $85,179▲16.0% | $82,518▼9.2% | $305,413▲0.9% | $332,802▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $73,439▼28.3% | $90,864▼15.3% | $302,751▼5.4% | $337,410▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $102,425▼19.9% | $107,230▼20.4% | $320,177▼1.5% | $347,894▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $127,917 | $134,628▲20.6% | $324,968▼1.7% | $366,557▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $111,608▲0.2% | $330,679▼4.1% | $364,769▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $111,412▲4.7% | $344,882▲0.1% | $374,505▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $106,428 | $344,388 | $372,624 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, 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 |
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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 59-1173928, based in Palmetto, 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 59-1173928.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $179,172 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 59-1173928) 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.