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 Bokeelia, Florida, registered in 1951, with $158,805 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
5630 Pine Island Road Sw, Bokeelia, FL, 33922 EIN 65-0379515 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$159K
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$46K
Net assets
$412K
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.
B
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating108 mo reserves · +71% 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: 108 mo reserves · +71% margin earns a B+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8,101 (FY2014) to $159K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.0MNet assets $412K
Operating margin
71.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$1.0M
Net assets
$412K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $158,805▲16.1% | $45,670▼12.0% | $412,156▼2.8% | $1,444,406▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $136,794▼87.2% | $51,890▼80.9% | $424,077▼65.8% | $1,472,861▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,068,922▲460% | $271,688▲97.8% | $1,238,985▲189% | $1,259,658▲180% | 990 |
| 2021 | $190,778▲13.2% | $137,357▲4.0% | $429,079▲14.7% | $450,076▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $168,551▼29.4% | $132,111▼6.2% | $374,242▲14.2% | $408,046▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $238,692▲13.1% | $140,896▲1.7% | $327,804▲42.3% | $379,081▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,012▲82.6% | $138,557▲45.6% | $230,420▲39.9% | $288,018▲27.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $115,540▲38.1% | $95,131▲11.6% | $164,756▲8.9% | $226,141▲1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $83,670▲933% | $85,226▲743% | $151,259▲22.4% | $222,588▲80.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $8,101 | $10,106 | $123,608 | $123,608 | 990PF |
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 · $51K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $51K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $18,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $16,000 |
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 65-0379515, based in Bokeelia, 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 65-0379515.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $158,805 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 65-0379515) 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.