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 Fort Myers, Florida, with $132,752 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
2163 Twin Brooks Rd, Fort Myers, FL, 33917 EIN 65-0110605
Revenue (FY2024)
$133K
▼ 37.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$150K
Net assets
$197K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -13% 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: 16 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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
- 2163 Twin Brooks Rd, Fort Myers, FL, 33917
- City
- Fort Myers
- State
- Florida
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $269K (FY2009) to $133K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $44KNet assets $197K
Operating margin
-13.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$241K
Total liabilities
$44K
Net assets
$197K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,752▼37.4% | $150,262▼21.2% | $196,725▼1.8% | $241,218▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $211,983▲45.3% | $190,659▲76.9% | $200,302▲21.9% | $255,797▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $145,933▲54.4% | $107,778▲23.0% | $164,272▲111% | $228,581▲49.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,493▼47.2% | $87,657▼59.4% | $77,889▲119% | $152,593▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $179,046▼31.7% | $216,065▼28.7% | $35,570▼51.0% | $135,860▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $262,225▼23.2% | $302,852▼7.3% | $72,588▼35.9% | $118,089▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $341,313▲8.5% | $326,716▲3.7% | $113,215▲14.8% | $145,554▲13.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $314,571▲10.8% | $314,940▲11.5% | $98,618▼0.4% | $128,015▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $283,932▲2.2% | $282,418▲0.4% | $98,987▲1.6% | $130,418▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $277,817▲6.9% | $281,204▲7.8% | $97,473▼3.4% | $128,841▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $259,930▲4.5% | $260,748▲1.9% | $100,860▼0.8% | $132,590▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $248,629 | $255,881▼4.5% | $101,678▼6.7% | $130,383▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $268,049▼5.6% | $108,930▼3.8% | $143,800▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $284,078▲7.9% | $113,211▲3.9% | $142,377▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $263,355▼11.0% | $109,009▼15.8% | $141,929▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | $268,849 | $295,903 | $129,511 | $163,684 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,166 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2022 | $10,000 |
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 65-0110605, based in Fort Myers, Florida. 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 65-0110605.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $132,752 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 65-0110605) 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.