Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Greenwood, Mississippi, registered in 1951, with $35,545 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 10057, Greenwood, MS, 38930 EIN 64-0280029 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$36K
▼ 10.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$45K
Net assets
$165K
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 rating44 mo reserves · -27% 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: 44 mo reserves · -27% 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 →
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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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 10057, Greenwood, MS, 38930
- City
- Greenwood
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $14K (FY2012) to $36K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,270Net assets $165K
Operating margin
-27.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$169K
Total liabilities
$3,270
Net assets
$165K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,545▼10.4% | $45,228▲36.4% | $165,365▼5.5% | $168,635▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $39,689▲41.6% | $33,158▲23.6% | $175,048▲3.9% | $178,974▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $28,029▼26.9% | $26,817▲5.5% | $168,517▲0.7% | $170,555▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $38,364▲87.4% | $25,407▼19.8% | $167,305▲8.4% | $169,766▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $20,474▼47.2% | $31,681▲9.3% | $154,348▼6.8% | $158,670▼6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $38,772▲12.4% | $28,974▼5.9% | $165,555▲6.3% | $170,269▲3.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $34,500▲1.5% | $30,795▲10.9% | $155,757▲2.4% | $164,113▼0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $33,995▲135% | $27,767▲14.7% | $152,052▲62.1% | $164,306▲68.8% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $14,462 | $24,214 | $93,811 | $97,350 | 990EZ |
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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 64-0280029, based in Greenwood, 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 64-0280029.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $35,545 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 64-0280029) 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.