Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Columbia, Tennessee, registered in 1951, with $368,993 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1208 Wkrm Ln, Columbia, TN, 38401 EIN 62-0167004 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$369K
▲ 57.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$336K
Net assets
$153K
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 rating5 mo reserves · +9% 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: 5 mo reserves · +9% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $185K (FY2013) to $369K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $139KNet assets $153K
Operating margin
8.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$292K
Total liabilities
$139K
Net assets
$153K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,993▲57.1% | $336,278▲45.7% | $152,598▲27.3% | $291,781▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $234,808▼22.9% | $230,817▼24.6% | $119,883▲3.4% | $278,508▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $304,381▲12.7% | $305,931▲10.8% | $115,892▼1.3% | $259,628▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $270,026▲99.3% | $276,100▲96.8% | $117,442▼6.9% | $266,220▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $135,502▼37.4% | $140,305▼43.9% | $126,090▼3.7% | $272,039▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $216,430▼4.6% | $250,058▲12.0% | $130,893▼20.4% | $276,513▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $226,841▲9.8% | $223,287▲7.1% | $164,521▲2.2% | $308,918▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $206,595▲5.4% | $208,505▲11.5% | $160,967▼1.2% | $313,971▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $196,091▲0.8% | $187,039▼10.4% | $162,877▼7.7% | $306,648▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $194,596▲5.1% | $208,823▲17.6% | $176,560▼7.5% | $324,304▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $185,102 | $177,615▼0.5% | $190,787▲4.1% | $340,654▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $178,490 | $183,300 | $337,120 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, 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 | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 62-0167004, based in Columbia, Tennessee. 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 62-0167004.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $368,993 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 62-0167004) 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.