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 Lewistown, Montana, registered in 1951, with $155,183 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 719, Lewistown, MT, 59457 EIN 81-0110406 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$155K
▲ 6.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$142K
Net assets
$156K
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 rating13 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: 13 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 declined from $558K (FY2013) to $155K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $401KNet assets $156K
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$556K
Total liabilities
$401K
Net assets
$156K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,183▲6.9% | $142,029▼11.3% | $155,566▲5.8% | $556,332▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $145,233▼13.9% | $160,145▼41.9% | $147,095▲12.6% | $561,120▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $168,736▼27.6% | $275,870▲15.9% | $130,645▼44.2% | $601,116▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $233,112▼29.2% | $238,066▲24.0% | $234,075▼2.1% | $725,920▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $329,105▼73.3% | $191,924▼84.1% | $239,029▲135% | $744,460▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,233,879▼2.5% | $1,210,483▲9.4% | $101,848▲29.8% | $710,472▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,265,606▲44.3% | $1,106,775▲36.1% | $78,452▲198% | $657,342▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $877,315▲25.7% | $813,193▲7.0% | -$80,379▲44.4% | $625,054▲57.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $697,814▲14.3% | $760,254▲22.2% | -$144,501▼76.1% | $397,110▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $610,475▲9.5% | $622,196▲15.1% | -$82,061▼2.2% | $447,330▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $557,507 | $540,733▲848% | -$80,280▲20.2% | $408,985▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $57,010 | -$100,600 | $416,547 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 81-0110406, based in Lewistown, 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 81-0110406.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $155,183 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 81-0110406) 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.