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 Opelika, Alabama, registered in 1951, with $78,093 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1220 Fox Run Ave, Opelika, AL, 36801 EIN 63-0311506 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$78K
▲ 58.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$109K
Net assets
$2.0M
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 rating224 mo reserves · -40% 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: 224 mo reserves · -40% 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 →
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 declined from $238K (FY2013) to $78K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $25KNet assets $2.0M
Operating margin
-39.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$25K
Net assets
$2.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,093▲58.9% | $109,155▲12.7% | $2,036,313▼1.5% | $2,061,270▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $49,152▼96.8% | $96,888▼22.8% | $2,067,873▼2.3% | $2,086,756▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,556,360▲1261% | $125,573▼4.6% | $2,115,609▲209% | $2,127,159▲195% | 990 |
| 2021 | $114,361▼51.0% | $131,615▼2.8% | $684,822▼2.5% | $720,249▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $233,344▲2.4% | $135,461▼12.8% | $702,076▲16.6% | $726,286▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $227,821▲77.1% | $155,306▼10.3% | $602,249▲13.7% | $617,580▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,614▼6.7% | $173,100▼8.2% | $529,734▼7.7% | $658,964▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $137,862▼28.3% | $188,620▼18.5% | $574,220▼8.1% | $700,924▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $192,149▲0.2% | $231,454▼3.7% | $624,978▼5.9% | $754,401▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $191,818▼33.4% | $240,238▼16.8% | $664,283▼6.8% | $701,605▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $288,055▲21.2% | $288,675▼10.3% | $712,703▼0.1% | $750,979▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $237,576 | $321,953▼2.4% | $713,323▼10.6% | $791,294▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $329,907▼11.7% | $797,700▼6.1% | $845,389▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $373,664▼5.8% | $849,544▼3.6% | $904,078▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $396,677 | $881,430 | $953,392 | 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 · $9,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $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 63-0311506, based in Opelika, Alabama. 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 63-0311506.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $78,093 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 63-0311506) 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.