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 Pensacola Bch, Florida, registered in 1951, with $634,167 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
661 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Bch, FL, 32561 EIN 59-1741680 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$634K
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$658K
Net assets
$2.5M
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating46 mo reserves · -4% 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: 46 mo reserves · -4% 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 →
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
- 661 Pensacola Beach Blvd, Pensacola Bch, FL, 32561
- City
- Pensacola Bch
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $393K (FY2013) to $634K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $264KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
-3.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.8M
Total liabilities
$264K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $634,167▼4.9% | $658,247▲20.5% | $2,508,885▼0.9% | $2,773,256▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $666,609▲7.4% | $546,094▲30.1% | $2,532,823▲5.0% | $2,784,830▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $620,476▲22.0% | $419,706▲15.4% | $2,412,308▲9.1% | $2,657,475▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $508,579▲39.4% | $363,548▲22.8% | $2,211,538▲7.0% | $2,485,544▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $364,783▲1.0% | $295,944▼18.0% | $2,066,506▲4.5% | $2,343,685▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $361,057▼20.4% | $360,722▼18.0% | $1,976,943▲0.1% | $2,407,761▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $453,617▲18.0% | $439,853▲13.9% | $1,974,035▲0.4% | $2,463,609▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $384,537▲2.7% | $386,180▲6.1% | $1,965,459▼0.8% | $2,508,716▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $374,340▼4.7% | $364,010▼9.5% | $1,981,834▲0.3% | $2,545,028▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $392,815 | $402,244 | $1,976,107 | $2,583,350 | 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 · $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 | $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 59-1741680, based in Pensacola Bch, 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 59-1741680.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $634,167 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 59-1741680) 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.