Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Valparaiso, Florida, registered in 1951, with $9,952 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 701, Valparaiso, FL, 32580 EIN 59-2931030 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$9,952
▼ 70.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$13K
Net assets
$42K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · -31% 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: 38 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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
- Po Box 701, Valparaiso, FL, 32580
- City
- Valparaiso
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $26K (FY2015) to $9,952 (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,171Net assets $42K
Operating margin
-31.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43K
Total liabilities
$1,171
Net assets
$42K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,952▼70.6% | $13,062▼68.0% | $41,772▼6.9% | $42,943▼6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $33,870▼7.4% | $40,822▲9.0% | $44,882▼13.4% | $46,054▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $36,562▼2.9% | $37,447▼1.6% | $51,834▼1.7% | $53,005▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $37,655▲15.3% | $38,041▲2.9% | $52,719▼0.7% | $53,890▼11.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $32,661▲25.7% | $36,973▲20.5% | $53,105▼7.5% | $60,564▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $25,979▼55.2% | $30,695▼23.0% | $57,417▼9.7% | $57,514▼9.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $58,044▲33.1% | $39,854▲29.2% | $63,584▲40.1% | $63,678▲22.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $43,608▲43.6% | $30,838▲67.8% | $45,394▲39.1% | $51,889▲58.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $30,364▲17.9% | $18,374▼13.7% | $32,624▲63.0% | $32,658▲42.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $25,762 | $21,289 | $20,018 | $22,862 | 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 · $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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 59-2931030, based in Valparaiso, 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 59-2931030.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $9,952 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-2931030) 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.