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 Winter Garden, Florida, registered in 1972, with $149,156 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
700 9th St, Winter Garden, FL, 34787 EIN 59-6072251 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$149K
▼ 16.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$148K
Net assets
$295K
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 rating24 mo reserves · +1% 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: 24 mo reserves · +1% 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
- 700 9th St, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
- City
- Winter Garden
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46K (FY2009) to $149K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $42KNet assets $295K
Operating margin
0.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$337K
Total liabilities
$42K
Net assets
$295K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,156▼16.3% | $148,201▼17.8% | $294,966▲0.3% | $337,156▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $178,117▲19.8% | $180,297▲14.4% | $294,011▼0.7% | $333,382▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $148,723▼30.1% | $157,618▲20.6% | $296,191▼2.9% | $329,310▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $212,707▲155% | $130,659▲63.0% | $305,086▲36.8% | $334,658▲32.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $83,297▼4.1% | $80,175▼16.2% | $223,038▲1.4% | $251,825▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,888▼3.7% | $95,716▲0.4% | $219,916▼4.3% | $243,136▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,239▼23.4% | $95,331▲1.8% | $229,867▼2.2% | $246,937▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $117,865▲27.3% | $93,612▲35.4% | $234,959▲11.5% | $251,366▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $92,564▲16.1% | $69,133▲13.6% | $210,706▲12.5% | $226,100▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $79,723▲89.1% | $60,860▲22.7% | $187,275▲11.2% | $199,852▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,167 | $49,618▼8.0% | $168,412▼4.2% | $182,292▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $53,914▼0.5% | $175,863▲9.9% | $180,955▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | $48,968▼26.0% | $54,190▼11.3% | $160,030▼3.2% | $177,868▼5.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $66,145▲45.2% | $61,076▼16.9% | $165,252▲3.2% | $187,960▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $45,563 | $73,540 | $160,182 | $190,250 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $6,500 |
| 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 59-6072251, based in Winter Garden, 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 59-6072251.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $149,156 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 59-6072251) 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.