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 Claremore, Oklahoma, registered in 1972, with $385,444 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 86, Claremore, OK, 74018 EIN 73-0624345 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$385K
▼ 2.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$474K
Net assets
$261K
Employees
—
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 rating7 mo reserves · -23% 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: 7 mo reserves · -23% 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 →
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 →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $208K (FY2018) to $385K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51KNet assets $261K
Operating margin
-23.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$312K
Total liabilities
$51K
Net assets
$261K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $385,444▼2.6% | $474,235▲4.2% | $261,158▼70.2% | $312,385▼66.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $395,630▼62.4% | $455,133▲22.2% | $877,074▼5.1% | $927,271▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,050,897▲122% | $372,359▼21.9% | $924,695▲276% | $974,629▲229% | 990 |
| 2021 | $473,402▲69.5% | $476,918▲68.2% | $246,157▼5.6% | $296,280▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $279,261▼37.0% | $283,589▼4.3% | $260,660▼1.6% | $266,917▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $443,475▲113% | $296,479▲48.9% | $264,988▲125% | $268,507▲120% | 990 |
| 2018 | $207,755 | $199,171 | $117,992 | $122,208 | 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 73-0624345, based in Claremore, 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 73-0624345.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $385,444 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).
More nonprofits in Claremore
Explore more
Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 73-0624345) 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.