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 Palm Coast, Florida, registered in 1951, with $343,244 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
53 Old Kings Rd N, Palm Coast, FL, 32137 EIN 59-2669153 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$343K
▲ 16.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$292K
Net assets
$258K
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 rating11 mo reserves · +15% 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 · +15% 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
- 53 Old Kings Rd N, Palm Coast, FL, 32137
- City
- Palm Coast
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $370K (FY2013) to $343K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $258K
Operating margin
15.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$277K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$258K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,244▲16.6% | $291,519▼12.0% | $257,550▲25.1% | $276,537▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $294,422▼12.5% | $331,453▼8.9% | $205,825▼14.7% | $259,029▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $336,493▼6.5% | $364,015▲9.7% | $241,365▼10.7% | $304,037▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $359,695▲63.3% | $331,700▲33.9% | $270,401▲11.5% | $331,310▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $220,328▼45.6% | $247,736▼39.8% | $242,405▼21.6% | $359,523▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $404,997▼10.1% | $411,766▲9.2% | $309,382▲1.5% | $374,794▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $450,706▲12.2% | $376,978▼2.4% | $304,838▲31.9% | $402,797▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $401,636▼4.4% | $386,129▼9.1% | $231,110▲7.2% | $330,291▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $420,199▲17.7% | $424,697▲10.1% | $215,603▼0.2% | $317,109▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $357,004▼3.5% | $385,908▼2.0% | $216,022▼3.3% | $312,160▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $369,880 | $393,687▼1.9% | $223,343▼12.7% | $337,277▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $401,183▼11.4% | $255,928▼9.4% | $349,147▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $452,610 | $282,363 | $403,176 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| 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 59-2669153, based in Palm Coast, 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 59-2669153.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $343,244 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 59-2669153) 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.