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 Greenville, Mississippi, registered in 1951, with $35,130 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Po Box 404, Greenville, MS, 38702 EIN 64-0270109 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$35K
▼ 69.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$53K
Net assets
$100K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating23 mo reserves · -51% 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: 23 mo reserves · -51% margin earns a F 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
- Address
- Po Box 404, Greenville, MS, 38702
- City
- Greenville
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $70K (FY2012) to $35K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $122Net assets $100K
Operating margin
-51.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$100K
Total liabilities
$122
Net assets
$100K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,130▼69.8% | $53,219▼14.9% | $100,332▼15.3% | $100,454▼15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $116,451▲140% | $62,573▲38.6% | $118,421▲83.5% | $119,082▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $48,504▼40.1% | $45,136▼43.1% | $64,543▲5.5% | $79,735▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $80,937▲156% | $79,259▲67.0% | $61,174▲2.8% | $74,305▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $31,635▼42.0% | $47,452▼26.9% | $59,496▼21.0% | $75,983▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $54,581▼22.7% | $64,887▲27.5% | $75,314▼12.0% | $83,066▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $70,606▼7.4% | $50,895▼34.9% | $85,620▲29.9% | $90,426▲6.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $76,236▼5.8% | $78,201▲2.0% | $65,909▼2.9% | $85,131▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $80,902▲1.9% | $76,681▲1.0% | $67,874▲6.6% | $80,822▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $79,356▼22.1% | $75,941▼8.5% | $63,653▲5.7% | $77,870▲10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $101,917▲35.5% | $82,997▲27.7% | $60,238▲45.8% | $70,198▲1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $75,233▲8.0% | $64,971▲6.3% | $41,318▲33.0% | $69,206▲56.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $69,684 | $61,100 | $31,056 | $44,181 | 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 · $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 64-0270109, based in Greenville, Mississippi. 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 64-0270109.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $35,130 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 64-0270109) 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.