Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Merritt Is, Florida, registered in 1951, with $223,919 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1520 N Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Is, FL, 32952 EIN 59-2309274 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$224K
▲ 12.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$228K
Net assets
$423K
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
★★★★
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 rating22 mo reserves · -2% 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: 22 mo reserves · -2% 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 →
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
- Address
- 1520 N Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Is, FL, 32952
- City
- Merritt Is
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $150K (FY2009) to $224K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39KNet assets $423K
Operating margin
-1.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$462K
Total liabilities
$39K
Net assets
$423K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,919▲12.5% | $227,695▲9.3% | $423,398▼0.9% | $462,260▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $198,956▲4.8% | $208,314▼6.7% | $427,174▼2.1% | $458,568▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $189,889▲15.3% | $223,267▲29.0% | $436,532▼7.1% | $460,579▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $164,695▲42.6% | $173,136▲15.5% | $469,910▼1.8% | $485,190▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $115,527▼47.0% | $149,949▼24.9% | $478,354▼6.6% | $499,628▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $218,088▼7.6% | $199,617▼0.5% | $512,003▲3.7% | $530,372▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $235,908▲4.6% | $200,656▲8.2% | $493,532▲7.7% | $508,582▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $225,538▲0.2% | $185,416▼10.7% | $458,280▲9.6% | $479,313▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $225,025▼0.2% | $207,608▲14.5% | $418,162▲3.9% | $435,960▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $225,397▼32.3% | $181,351▼40.0% | $402,452▲12.3% | $423,645▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $333,114▼33.1% | $302,150▼31.0% | $358,406▲9.5% | $414,801▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $497,569 | $438,127▲21.4% | $327,445▲22.2% | $435,677▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $360,927▼1.1% | $268,000▲3.4% | $402,358▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $365,068▲29.3% | $259,183▲10.1% | $417,891▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $282,328▲94.9% | $235,439▼5.2% | $419,034▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | $149,892 | $144,874 | $248,409 | $453,967 | 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 · $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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,500 |
| 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 59-2309274, based in Merritt Is, Florida.
- 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 59-2309274.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $223,919 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 59-2309274) 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.