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 Ada, Oklahoma, registered in 1951, with $42,627 in FY2021 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 1466, Ada, OK, 74821 EIN 73-0712206 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2021)
$43K
▲ 9.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2021)
$35K
Net assets
$132K
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.
C
★★★★
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 rating45 mo reserves · +18% 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: 45 mo reserves · +18% 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 →
FTransparency10% of the rating0 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: 0 of 5 disclosure signals earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $18K (FY2017) to $43K (FY2021) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2021)
Liabilities $0Net assets $132K
Operating margin
18.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$132K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$132K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $42,627▲9.3% | $34,742▼15.3% | $131,623▲6.1% | $131,623▲6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $39,011▲81.7% | $41,033▲147% | $124,102▼2.7% | $124,102▼2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $21,473▼38.1% | $16,634▼32.6% | $127,496▲2.6% | $127,496▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $34,662▲90.1% | $24,692▲2.7% | $124,205▲8.7% | $124,205▲8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $18,232 | $24,053 | $114,235 | $114,235 | 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 73-0712206, 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 73-0712206.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $42,627 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2021 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).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 73-0712206) 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.