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 Tavernier, Florida, registered in 1951, with $446,803 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
92600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL, 33070 EIN 59-1289310 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$447K
▲ 13.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$476K
Net assets
$669K
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.
B
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -7% 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: 17 mo reserves · -7% margin earns a B+ 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 grew from $123K (FY2013) to $447K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $152KNet assets $669K
Operating margin
-6.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$821K
Total liabilities
$152K
Net assets
$669K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $446,803▲13.9% | $475,998▲49.7% | $669,118▼4.0% | $820,791▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $392,153▲20.3% | $317,936▼6.7% | $696,829▲13.8% | $802,365▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $326,090▲31.2% | $340,839▲100% | $612,445▼7.0% | $690,859▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $248,503▲5.1% | $170,245▲12.4% | $658,851▲13.6% | $686,582▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $236,411▲61.4% | $151,499▲16.9% | $580,168▲17.1% | $632,281▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $146,435▼52.7% | $129,546▼57.2% | $495,256▲11.8% | $590,961▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $309,337▲21.0% | $302,795▲33.9% | $443,137▲8.0% | $479,945▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,756▼18.8% | $226,195▼11.1% | $410,422▲5.5% | $446,273▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $314,856▲50.9% | $254,476▲60.3% | $389,190▲19.6% | $413,832▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $208,595▼12.6% | $158,748▲3.4% | $325,392▲19.0% | $354,303▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $238,754▲94.2% | $153,456▲43.0% | $273,492▲37.2% | $291,097▲34.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $122,946 | $107,325 | $199,279 | $216,729 | 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 | $6,500 |
| 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 59-1289310, based in Tavernier, 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 59-1289310.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $446,803 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-1289310) 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.