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 Havre, Montana, registered in 1951, with $52,224 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 910, Havre, MT, 59501 EIN 81-0110402 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$52K
▼ 23.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$64K
Net assets
$96K
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
—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 rating18 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: 18 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 →
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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $63K (FY2010) to $52K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $96K
Operating margin
-22.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$96K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$96K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,224▼23.2% | $63,979▼4.3% | $96,031▼10.9% | $96,031▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $67,976▲12.9% | $66,842▼16.1% | $107,786▲1.1% | $107,786▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $60,219▼5.2% | $79,623▼7.9% | $106,652▼15.4% | $106,652▼15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $63,497▲25.9% | $86,410▲80.1% | $126,056▼15.4% | $126,056▼15.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $50,431▼46.7% | $47,970▼47.9% | $148,969▼63.6% | $148,969▼63.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $94,664▲32.2% | $92,069▲15.7% | $409,095▲0.6% | $409,095▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $71,594▼15.3% | $79,596▲12.6% | $406,500▲20.6% | $406,500▲19.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $84,488▲2.4% | $70,669▼5.2% | $337,182▲777% | $339,182▲738% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $82,529▲22.7% | $74,551▲10.1% | $38,463▲26.2% | $40,463▲29.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $67,265▲0.1% | $67,712▲12.3% | $30,485▼1.4% | $31,285▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $67,213▲16.7% | $60,315▲2.7% | $30,932▲28.7% | $31,204▲6.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $57,603▼2.4% | $58,739▲2.2% | $24,034▼4.5% | $29,191▼6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $58,992▼6.4% | $57,487▲3.9% | $25,170▼15.6% | $31,058▼12.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $63,014 | $55,336 | $29,819 | $35,610 | 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 · $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 81-0110402, based in Havre, Montana. 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 81-0110402.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $52,224 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 81-0110402) 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.