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 Gulfport, Mississippi, registered in 1951, with $50,835 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1210 Klein Rd, Gulfport, MS, 39503 EIN 64-0412764 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$51K
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$65K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating201 mo reserves · -29% 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: 201 mo reserves · -29% 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
- Address
- 1210 Klein Rd, Gulfport, MS, 39503
- City
- Gulfport
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $93K (FY2013) to $51K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,167Net assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-28.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$2,167
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,835▼7.4% | $65,456▲30.4% | $1,098,301▲2.5% | $1,100,468▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $54,910▲69.5% | $50,208▼6.0% | $1,071,889▼7.3% | $1,074,651▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $32,401▼35.9% | $53,415▲3.0% | $1,156,462▼12.8% | $1,159,588▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $50,554▲17.0% | $51,862▲26.7% | $1,325,745▲0.9% | $1,328,655▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $43,207▲4.1% | $40,921▲16.1% | $1,314,322▲0.9% | $1,314,409▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,499▼19.7% | $35,234▼29.2% | $1,302,656▲140% | $1,304,918▲139% | 990 |
| 2018 | $51,709▼22.1% | $49,741▼6.9% | $542,740▲19.1% | $546,619▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $66,408▲20.8% | $53,429▲12.3% | $455,595▲2.7% | $455,595▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $54,955▼8.6% | $47,564▼20.2% | $443,539▲1.7% | $443,582▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $60,096▲44.1% | $59,601▲61.0% | $436,148▲0.1% | $436,207 | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,715▼55.1% | $37,030▼58.6% | $435,653▼3.2% | $436,220▼4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $92,845 | $89,360 | $450,217 | $456,819 | 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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 64-0412764, based in Gulfport, 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 64-0412764.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $50,835 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 64-0412764) 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.