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 Trenton, Tennessee, registered in 1972, with $177,359 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2025 Us Highway 45 Byp S, Trenton, TN, 38382 EIN 62-0882761 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$177K
▼ 42.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$150K
Net assets
$230K
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 rating18 mo reserves · +15% 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: 18 mo reserves · +15% 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 $169K (FY2016) to $177K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $230K
Operating margin
15.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$249K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$230K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,359▼42.1% | $150,180▼51.8% | $230,152▲13.4% | $249,044▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $306,128▼3.4% | $311,431▲5.7% | $202,973▼2.5% | $231,852▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $316,872▼6.2% | $294,612▼3.7% | $208,276▲12.0% | $230,653▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $337,977▲50.9% | $305,852▲41.3% | $186,016▲20.9% | $227,015▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $223,945▲23.3% | $216,497▲21.3% | $153,891▲10.1% | $210,108▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $181,651▼13.6% | $178,470▼1.1% | $139,782▲2.4% | $187,822▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $210,265▲8.6% | $180,472▼0.1% | $136,538▲27.9% | $163,224▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $193,532▲14.2% | $180,585▲8.6% | $106,745▲13.8% | $141,677▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $169,483 | $166,216 | $93,798 | $142,055 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, 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 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 62-0882761, based in Trenton, 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 62-0882761.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $177,359 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 62-0882761) 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.