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 Port Orange, Florida, registered in 1951, with $190,777 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5207 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL, 32127 EIN 59-2857660 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$191K
▼ 5.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$181K
Net assets
$288K
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 rating19 mo reserves · +5% 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: 19 mo reserves · +5% 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
- 5207 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL, 32127
- City
- Port Orange
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $202K (FY2013) to $191K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $87KNet assets $288K
Operating margin
5.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$375K
Total liabilities
$87K
Net assets
$288K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,777▼5.5% | $180,622▲0.9% | $287,525▲10.1% | $374,888▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $201,922▲16.8% | $178,942▲30.7% | $261,255▼7.5% | $359,769▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $172,893▲25.8% | $136,906▲33.6% | $282,489▲50.3% | $317,705▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,476▲73.4% | $102,469▲37.7% | $187,926▲6.8% | $251,217▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,273▼30.3% | $74,407▼35.5% | $175,905▲2.8% | $219,354▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $113,706▼23.7% | $115,419▼12.0% | $171,039▼1.0% | $217,890▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $149,019▼0.2% | $131,131▼16.7% | $172,752▲11.5% | $230,985▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $149,365▼3.7% | $157,326▼2.4% | $154,885▼4.9% | $227,555▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $155,151▼12.8% | $161,271▲4.6% | $162,845▼3.6% | $247,145▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $177,922▼10.4% | $154,138▼17.7% | $168,964▲15.5% | $254,726▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $198,672▼1.7% | $187,262▼8.3% | $146,318▲8.5% | $242,829▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $202,028 | $204,159 | $134,906 | $238,215 | 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 59-2857660, based in Port Orange, 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 59-2857660.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $190,777 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 59-2857660) 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.