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 Mobile, Alabama, registered in 1951, with $40,068 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 50428, Mobile, AL, 36605 EIN 63-0584719 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2022)
$40K
▲ 20.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2022)
$51K
Net assets
$105K
Employees
—
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 rating25 mo reserves · -28% 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: 25 mo reserves · -28% 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $74K (FY2010) to $40K (FY2022) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $759Net assets $105K
Operating margin
-27.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$106K
Total liabilities
$759
Net assets
$105K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,068▲20.9% | $51,232▲13.6% | $104,844▼9.6% | $105,603▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $33,137▲66.7% | $45,104▲48.4% | $116,008▲6.6% | $116,222▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $19,880▼40.6% | $30,386▼30.4% | $108,777▼8.9% | $129,215▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $33,456▲18.2% | $43,683▲41.7% | $119,399▼2.8% | $119,679▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $28,300▼8.7% | $30,833▲5.3% | $122,845▼2.0% | $127,713▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $31,012▲26.5% | $29,295▼10.1% | $125,378▲1.4% | $125,378▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $24,512▼32.4% | $32,601▼25.0% | $123,661▼6.1% | $123,661▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,234▲29.7% | $43,460▲61.9% | $131,750▼5.2% | $131,750▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $27,934▼15.3% | $26,850▼3.3% | $138,976▲0.8% | $138,976▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,967▼55.7% | $27,775▼74.4% | $137,892▲8.0% | $137,892▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | $74,433 | $108,400 | $127,710 | $139,176 | 990EZ |
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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $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 63-0584719, based in Mobile, 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 63-0584719.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $40,068 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 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).
More nonprofits in Mobile
Explore more
Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 63-0584719) 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.