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 Rockledge, Florida, registered in 1951, with $208,194 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
5820 Us Highway 1, Rockledge, FL, 32955 EIN 59-3667349 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$208K
▼ 70.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$694K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating48 mo reserves · +16% 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: 48 mo reserves · +16% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $113K (FY2009) to $208K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $332KNet assets $694K
Operating margin
16.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$332K
Net assets
$694K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208,194▼70.5% | $174,213▲0.8% | $693,613▲5.7% | $1,025,114▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $706,059▲373% | $172,911▲12.0% | $656,369▲430% | $988,999▲113% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,264▼5.0% | $154,319▲17.7% | $123,733▼6.0% | $463,754▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $157,074▲22.1% | $131,095▲14.6% | $131,663▲28.6% | $476,358▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $128,636▲7.7% | $114,384▼16.4% | $102,355▲11.2% | $448,433▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $119,439 | $136,769▲10.5% | $92,060▼18.0% | $441,693▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $119,381▼3.5% | $123,790▲3.6% | $112,284▼12.9% | $470,032▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,650▲21.4% | $119,521▼12.4% | $128,916▼2.8% | $471,017▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,843▼20.0% | $136,487▲9.8% | $132,627▼17.2% | $498,245▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $127,325▲4.4% | $124,277▼1.1% | $160,163▲6.2% | $526,001▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $121,960▲11.2% | $125,689▼9.4% | $150,778▼10.2% | $525,139▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,660 | $138,657▼37.5% | $167,976▼3.5% | $546,219▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $221,805▼3.5% | $174,137▼12.9% | $574,732▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $229,946▲12.2% | $199,862▼4.2% | $594,869▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $205,034▲20.0% | $208,528▼5.1% | $609,349▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | $112,565 | $170,826 | $219,634 | $623,378 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 59-3667349, based in Rockledge, 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 59-3667349.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $208,194 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 59-3667349) 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.