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 Paris, Tennessee, registered in 1951, with $64,101 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 816, Paris, TN, 38242 EIN 62-0567330 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$64K
▲ 14.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$84K
Net assets
$730K
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 rating105 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: 105 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55K (FY2015) to $64K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $730K
Operating margin
-30.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$741K
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$730K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,101▲14.4% | $83,706▲7.7% | $730,177▼2.6% | $741,426▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $56,024▲2.1% | $77,723▼28.8% | $749,782▼2.8% | $761,358▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $54,876▲1.7% | $109,096▲37.7% | $771,481▼6.6% | $783,355▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,942▼68.1% | $79,242▲14.9% | $825,701▼3.0% | $837,126▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $169,164▲228% | $68,987▲1.1% | $851,001▲13.3% | $862,150▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $51,552▼9.6% | $68,234▼4.8% | $750,824▼2.2% | $759,003▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $57,008▲18.9% | $71,682▲2.5% | $767,506▼1.9% | $777,132▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,928▼3.7% | $69,920▲0.1% | $782,180▼2.7% | $789,306▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,793▼9.6% | $69,821▼4.5% | $804,172▼2.4% | $813,630▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $55,109 | $73,126 | $824,200 | $833,170 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 62-0567330, based in Paris, 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 62-0567330.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $64,101 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 62-0567330) 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.