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 Ada, Oklahoma, registered in 1951, with $88,402 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
3850 Arlington St, Ada, OK, 74820 EIN 73-0451154 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$88K
▼ 56.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$148K
Net assets
$2.1M
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating166 mo reserves · -68% 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: 166 mo reserves · -68% margin earns a F 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $275K (FY2014) to $88K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $2.1M
Operating margin
-67.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,402▼56.4% | $148,264▼30.1% | $2,056,303▼1.7% | $2,067,309▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $202,884▼17.3% | $212,211▼7.9% | $2,092,455▼0.4% | $2,119,407 | 990 |
| 2022 | $245,310▲34.9% | $230,478▲3.2% | $2,101,816▲1.6% | $2,119,555▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $181,907▼2.0% | $223,282▲64.0% | $2,067,866▼2.0% | $2,112,753▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $185,611▲48.6% | $136,113▼23.4% | $2,109,241▲2.1% | $2,150,510▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $124,947▼37.9% | $177,652▼7.5% | $2,065,379▼2.5% | $2,101,027▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $201,085▼21.3% | $192,019▼26.7% | $2,118,084▲0.4% | $2,147,458▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,475▼63.0% | $262,098▼0.7% | $2,109,564▼3.2% | $2,152,170▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $689,838▲151% | $264,050▼15.9% | $2,179,931▲24.3% | $2,207,937▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $275,012 | $313,951 | $1,754,143 | $1,871,479 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 73-0451154, based in Ada, Oklahoma. 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 73-0451154.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $88,402 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 73-0451154) 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.