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 Hamilton, Alabama, registered in 1951, with $63,581 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
434 Country Club Dr, Hamilton, AL, 35570 EIN 63-0882603 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$64K
▲ 3.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$59K
Net assets
$74K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating15 mo reserves · +7% 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: 15 mo reserves · +7% 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 →
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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44K (FY2016) to $64K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $196Net assets $74K
Operating margin
7.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$74K
Total liabilities
$196
Net assets
$74K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,581▲3.3% | $58,846▼5.8% | $73,716▲6.9% | $73,912▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $61,523▼39.6% | $62,478▲27.5% | $68,981▼1.4% | $69,373▼0.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $101,906▲137% | $49,008▲12.8% | $69,936▲894% | $69,936▲894% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,086▲11.0% | $43,432▲37.0% | $7,038▼4.7% | $7,038▼71.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $38,833▼8.2% | $31,713▼18.3% | $7,384▲17.6% | $25,040▲299% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $42,288▲13.0% | $38,806▲6.9% | $6,277▲125% | $6,277▲125% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $37,429▼14.1% | $36,299▼24.0% | $2,795▲67.9% | $2,795▲67.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $43,577 | $47,767 | $1,665 | $1,665 | 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 · $21K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $21K, 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 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 63-0882603, based in Hamilton, 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 63-0882603.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $63,581 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 63-0882603) 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.