Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Shreveport, Louisiana, registered in 1951, with $620,816 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
310 E Preston Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71105 EIN 72-0129291 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$621K
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$809K
Net assets
$235K
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 rating3 mo reserves · -30% 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: 3 mo reserves · -30% 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
- 310 E Preston Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71105
- City
- Shreveport
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $551K (FY2014) to $621K (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $199KNet assets $235K
Operating margin
-30.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$434K
Total liabilities
$199K
Net assets
$235K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $620,816▲0.1% | $808,807▲28.0% | $234,893▼44.1% | $434,163▼24.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $620,499▲13.4% | $632,016▼7.6% | $420,489▼2.7% | $577,816▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $547,328▲49.3% | $684,214▲60.9% | $432,005▼24.1% | $561,605▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $366,695▼29.1% | $425,195▼11.7% | $568,892▼3.9% | $683,165▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $517,217▼0.8% | $481,750▼10.7% | $591,723▲6.4% | $716,937▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $521,162▲6.8% | $539,186▲5.9% | $556,256▼3.1% | $686,347▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $487,990▲1.8% | $508,909▲4.0% | $574,280▼3.5% | $684,462▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $479,143▼2.0% | $489,371▲7.6% | $595,199▼1.7% | $693,565▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $488,719▼11.3% | $454,699▲8.8% | $605,429▲6.0% | $694,398▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $551,198 | $418,001 | $571,408 | $664,794 | 990 |
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 · $8,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
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 72-0129291, based in Shreveport, Louisiana. 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 72-0129291.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $620,816 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 72-0129291) 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.