Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Shawnee, Oklahoma, registered in 1951, with $1,140,579 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1178, Shawnee, OK, 74802 EIN 73-1175289 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.2M
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 rating14 mo reserves · +8% 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: 14 mo reserves · +8% 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 →
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 grew from $791K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $253KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
8.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$253K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,140,579▲6.4% | $1,044,241▲3.5% | $1,199,528▲8.7% | $1,452,188▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,072,021▼2.2% | $1,008,717▲11.5% | $1,103,190▲6.1% | $1,380,139▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,095,989▲11.4% | $904,578▲0.4% | $1,039,886▲22.6% | $1,209,866▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $984,248▲9.8% | $900,977▲7.7% | $848,475▲10.9% | $993,327▲29.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $896,508▲27.1% | $836,708▲9.4% | $765,204▲13.0% | $765,204▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $705,237▼18.9% | $764,908▼12.0% | $677,114▼19.1% | $677,114▼19.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $869,550▲10.0% | $869,549▲8.5% | $836,916 | $836,916 | 990 |
| 2014 | $790,577 | $801,519 | $836,915 | $836,915 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,419 |
| 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 73-1175289, based in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
- 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 73-1175289.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,140,579 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).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 73-1175289) 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.