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 Opelousas, Louisiana, registered in 1951, with $106,309 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1146, Opelousas, LA, 70571 EIN 72-0475601 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$106K
▲ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$107K
Net assets
$79K
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
★★★★
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 rating9 mo reserves · -1% 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: 9 mo reserves · -1% 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 →
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 $95K (FY2010) to $106K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $79K
Operating margin
-1.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$91K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$79K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,309▲1.8% | $107,439▼7.7% | $79,290▼1.4% | $91,351▼16.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $104,475▲18.4% | $116,446▲25.7% | $80,421▼19.8% | $108,972▼13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $88,213▲55.4% | $92,645▲46.2% | $100,282▼1.4% | $125,378▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $56,749▲57.4% | $63,351▲18.3% | $101,712▼6.1% | $118,875▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $36,052▼56.2% | $53,566▼42.8% | $108,312▼13.9% | $121,746▼12.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $82,340▲16.5% | $93,704▲5.1% | $125,825▼7.7% | $138,885▼7.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $70,655▼30.7% | $89,129▼7.0% | $136,258▼11.9% | $150,290▼10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $102,013▲21.5% | $95,868▲2.0% | $154,700▲4.1% | $167,343▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $83,980▲21.3% | $93,968▲22.3% | $148,556▼6.1% | $157,934▼7.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $69,218▼28.9% | $76,819▼4.4% | $158,160▼4.6% | $170,252▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $97,391▲7.3% | $80,335▼16.0% | $165,762▲16.2% | $177,076▲15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $90,798▼2.0% | $95,587▼7.6% | $142,620▼3.2% | $153,027▼5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $92,615▼12.3% | $103,408▲3.2% | $147,406▼6.9% | $162,578▼7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $105,612▲10.6% | $100,191▲9.9% | $158,354▲3.5% | $176,198▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $95,491 | $91,141 | $152,980 | $175,348 | 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 72-0475601, based in Opelousas, 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 72-0475601.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $106,309 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 72-0475601) 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.