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 Pulaski, Tennessee, registered in 1972, with $126,267 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 33, Pulaski, TN, 38478 EIN 62-0534820 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$126K
▲ 35.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$121K
Net assets
$168K
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 rating17 mo reserves · +4% 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: 17 mo reserves · +4% 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 $89K (FY2013) to $126K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $168K
Operating margin
4.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$181K
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$168K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,267▲35.2% | $120,587▲34.4% | $167,538▼3.4% | $181,164▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $93,384▲13.0% | $89,747▼4.3% | $173,457▼3.4% | $178,163▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $82,664▼8.1% | $93,802▼6.8% | $179,532▼5.8% | $189,805▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $89,965▼9.5% | $100,675▲9.5% | $190,670▼5.3% | $202,437▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $99,356▼1.6% | $91,965▼8.8% | $201,380▲1.1% | $208,979▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $100,992▲21.1% | $100,807▲8.2% | $199,236▲0.1% | $205,627▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $83,381▲0.7% | $93,188▼9.3% | $199,051▼4.7% | $220,831▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $82,839▼12.9% | $102,750▼9.9% | $208,858▼8.7% | $234,934▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $95,084▲10.2% | $114,062▲12.9% | $228,769▼7.7% | $244,813▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $86,272▼6.4% | $101,057▼7.7% | $247,747▼5.6% | $249,879▼5.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,130▲4.0% | $109,451▲13.9% | $262,532▼6.2% | $265,209▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $88,608 | $96,097▲6.9% | $279,853▼2.6% | $280,169▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $89,919▼16.8% | $287,342▼4.4% | $289,176▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $108,121▲16.6% | $300,435▼3.5% | $318,234▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $92,753 | $311,399 | $311,387 | 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 62-0534820, based in Pulaski, 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 62-0534820.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $126,267 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 62-0534820) 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.