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 Homosassa Spg, Florida, registered in 1951, with $683,428 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 3719, Homosassa Spg, FL, 34447 EIN 59-2538350 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$683K
▲ 225.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$206K
Net assets
$744K
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 rating43 mo reserves · +70% 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: 43 mo reserves · +70% 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
- Po Box 3719, Homosassa Spg, FL, 34447
- City
- Homosassa Spg
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $255K (FY2015) to $683K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $33KNet assets $744K
Operating margin
69.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$777K
Total liabilities
$33K
Net assets
$744K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $683,428▲225% | $205,823▼22.8% | $743,693▲179% | $776,776▲153% | 990 |
| 2023 | $210,253▼18.0% | $266,441▼2.1% | $266,088▼17.4% | $306,498▼18.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $256,316▲13.4% | $272,048▲14.1% | $322,276▼1.5% | $374,015▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $225,991▲20.1% | $238,423▼2.8% | $327,227▼3.7% | $400,760▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $188,141▼50.4% | $245,363▼34.6% | $339,659▼15.2% | $415,437▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $379,046▲43.7% | $375,288▲23.2% | $400,748▲18.6% | $466,921▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $263,783▼11.9% | $304,605▲0.9% | $337,832▼0.5% | $413,785▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $299,558▲8.1% | $301,902▲18.6% | $339,541▼4.1% | $448,910▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $277,070▲8.8% | $254,589▲1.1% | $354,227▲3.2% | $475,872▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $254,556 | $251,859▼6.6% | $343,261▲12.3% | $449,782▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $269,779 | $305,565 | $422,144 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| 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 59-2538350, based in Homosassa Spg, 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 59-2538350.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $683,428 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 59-2538350) 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.