Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Oakland Park, Florida, registered in 1951, with $55,114 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
240 W Prospect Rd, Oakland Park, FL, 33309 EIN 59-1262497 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$55K
▼ 18.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$79K
Net assets
$307K
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 rating47 mo reserves · -43% 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: 47 mo reserves · -43% 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 →
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
- 240 W Prospect Rd, Oakland Park, FL, 33309
- City
- Oakland Park
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $79K (FY2013) to $55K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $307K
Operating margin
-42.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$320K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$307K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,114▼18.4% | $78,672▼24.5% | $307,018▼4.6% | $319,694▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $67,537▼32.8% | $104,150▼3.4% | $321,973▼1.7% | $330,254▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $100,556 | $107,860▲2.9% | $327,403▼9.4% | $336,573▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,549▲23.2% | $104,813▲20.9% | $361,530▼5.2% | $372,274▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $81,611▼5.9% | $86,690▲0.3% | $381,412▲79.2% | $394,162▲74.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $86,697▲3.2% | $86,471▼7.1% | $212,811▼0.8% | $225,613▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $83,985▲6.8% | $93,032▼0.7% | $214,466▼4.6% | $228,703▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $78,609 | $93,649▼10.7% | $224,914▼7.0% | $240,357▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $104,876▼8.3% | $241,834▼5.3% | $253,096▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $114,398▲0.7% | $255,471▼0.8% | $274,215▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $113,583 | $257,467 | $277,326 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,847 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $7,000 |
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 59-1262497, based in Oakland Park, 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 59-1262497.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $55,114 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 59-1262497) 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.