Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Apopka, Florida, registered in 1951, with $154,284 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
201 W Orange St, Apopka, FL, 32703 EIN 59-1317212 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$154K
▼ 8.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$173K
Net assets
$159K
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+
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating11 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: 11 mo reserves · -12% margin earns a C+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2009) to $154K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $159K
Operating margin
-11.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$171K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$159K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $154,284▼8.8% | $172,540▲6.2% | $158,574▼10.3% | $171,353▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $169,172▼3.7% | $162,460▲3.9% | $176,830▲3.9% | $185,274▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $175,673▼1.2% | $156,301▼11.3% | $170,118▲8.4% | $196,584▲17.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,762▲11.3% | $176,158▲19.5% | $156,966▲1.2% | $167,464▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $159,772▼6.2% | $147,474▼13.3% | $155,175▲20.9% | $158,639▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $170,335▲29.7% | $170,096▲24.7% | $128,321▲24.3% | $136,908▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $131,377▲18.2% | $136,452▲32.3% | $103,232▼6.2% | $116,080▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $111,160▲17.4% | $103,156▲14.5% | $110,059▲7.8% | $131,147▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $94,656▼8.3% | $90,067▼29.8% | $102,055▼1.9% | $122,625▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $103,251▼1.8% | $128,215▲9.0% | $104,048▼13.5% | $121,531▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $105,172▼37.8% | $117,642▼28.6% | $120,321▼10.4% | $143,579▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $169,078 | $164,659▲22.1% | $134,304▲3.7% | $159,290▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $134,890▲25.8% | $129,453▼0.9% | $150,760▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | $106,562▼13.1% | $107,250▼14.8% | $130,575▲0.3% | $156,733▲6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $122,564▼6.8% | $125,828▼15.6% | $130,180▼0.2% | $146,724▼4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $131,536 | $149,044 | $130,431 | $154,282 | 990EZ |
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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 59-1317212, based in Apopka, 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 59-1317212.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $154,284 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 59-1317212) 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.