Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)
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 Avondale, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $61,389 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
215 W Van Buren St, Avondale, AZ, 85323 EIN 80-0139241 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$61K
▼ 43.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$81K
Net assets
$234K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · -31% 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: 35 mo reserves · -31% margin earns a D 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 $88K (FY2010) to $61K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38KNet assets $234K
Operating margin
-31.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$272K
Total liabilities
$38K
Net assets
$234K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,389▼43.1% | $80,688▼10.8% | $233,687▼9.6% | $271,790▼10.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $107,855▲25.6% | $90,504▼5.2% | $258,492▲5.3% | $303,903▲6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $85,894▲11.6% | $95,419▲28.8% | $245,530▼5.1% | $284,890▼8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $76,950▲69.8% | $74,102▲9.4% | $258,593▲6.9% | $310,087▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $45,327▼61.4% | $67,733▼31.8% | $241,842▼8.3% | $312,401▼10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $117,493▲3.8% | $99,328▲13.1% | $263,845▲7.4% | $347,780▼16.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $113,155▼5.7% | $87,816▲0.8% | $245,680▲10.7% | $417,628▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $120,037▲49.5% | $87,091▲6.0% | $222,024▲17.5% | $400,890▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $80,306▼29.5% | $82,191▼3.2% | $188,998▲0.1% | $375,666▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $113,874▲44.6% | $84,941▲10.7% | $188,765▲18.1% | $382,519▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $78,775▼18.2% | $76,745▼3.8% | $159,834▲3.6% | $360,059▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $96,295 | $79,801▲99.9% | $154,353▲12.0% | $359,513▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $39,914▲12.7% | $137,859▲5.7% | $345,847▲142% | 990 |
| 2010 | $87,825 | $35,413 | $130,437 | $143,123 | 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.
Grants received · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 80-0139241, based in Avondale, Arizona.
- 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 80-0139241.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $61,389 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 80-0139241) 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.