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 Corinth, Mississippi, registered in 1951, with $144,139 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1521 Robertson St, Corinth, MS, 38834 EIN 64-0610387 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$144K
▲ 16.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$116K
Net assets
$224K
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating23 mo reserves · +19% 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 · +19% 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 →
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
- 1521 Robertson St, Corinth, MS, 38834
- City
- Corinth
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $131K (FY2009) to $144K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $224K
Operating margin
19.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$255K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$224K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,139▲16.5% | $116,281▲3.2% | $224,025▲14.2% | $254,636▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $123,704▲15.9% | $112,631▲9.6% | $196,166▲6.3% | $224,440▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $106,759▲11.5% | $102,802▲20.3% | $184,462▲2.2% | $207,216▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $95,773▲102% | $85,429▲32.9% | $180,506▲6.1% | $195,089▲7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $47,370▼51.9% | $64,273▼34.0% | $170,160▼9.0% | $181,103▼4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $98,507▲10.1% | $97,344▲28.1% | $187,062▲0.6% | $190,327▼2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $89,508▼0.7% | $75,982▲17.7% | $185,902▲7.8% | $195,651▲12.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $90,157▲30.9% | $64,538▼7.9% | $172,376▲40.7% | $174,365▲40.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $68,866▼47.9% | $70,111▼41.2% | $122,543▼59.0% | $123,987▼58.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $132,222▲18.6% | $119,313▲34.6% | $298,792▲4.5% | $298,792▲4.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $111,474▲10.6% | $88,669▲36.8% | $285,883▲8.2% | $285,883▲8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $100,772▲10.8% | $64,834▼5.2% | $264,278▲117% | $264,278▲98.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $90,952▼30.4% | $68,407▼3.8% | $121,913▲22.7% | $133,180▲20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $130,608 | $71,073 | $99,368 | $110,635 | 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.
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 64-0610387, based in Corinth, 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 64-0610387.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $144,139 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 64-0610387) 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.