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 Red Lodge, Montana, registered in 1951, with $101,895 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 888, Red Lodge, MT, 59068 EIN 81-0110616 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$102K
▼ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating106 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: 106 mo reserves · -18% 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 $169K (FY2013) to $102K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
-18.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,895▼8.0% | $120,313▲5.2% | $1,065,031▼0.1% | $1,079,906▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $110,778▼10.3% | $114,332▼7.1% | $1,065,569▲8.2% | $1,082,923▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,460▲77.8% | $123,076▲6.0% | $984,493▼6.5% | $1,001,461▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,452▲17.7% | $116,146▲24.4% | $1,052,879▼3.6% | $1,071,792▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,003▼8.9% | $93,333▼6.8% | $1,092,061▲21.8% | $1,105,184▲22.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,785▼15.8% | $100,168▼3.8% | $896,498▼11.5% | $905,761▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $76,898▲6.0% | $104,145▼0.8% | $1,012,555▼2.8% | $1,015,957▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,514▼6.5% | $104,979▼8.0% | $1,041,845▲0.2% | $1,042,552▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $77,563▼27.6% | $114,102▲11.8% | $1,039,951▲3.3% | $1,050,478▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $107,116▲1.3% | $102,092▼33.4% | $1,006,875▼8.3% | $1,014,747▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $105,701▼37.3% | $153,385▲3.6% | $1,098,436▼4.2% | $1,107,493▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $168,596 | $148,045▲9.5% | $1,146,120▲1.8% | $1,162,117▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $135,197▲8.7% | $1,125,569▼2.5% | $1,136,627▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $124,391 | $1,154,352 | $1,168,136 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| 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 81-0110616, based in Red Lodge, 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 81-0110616.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $101,895 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 81-0110616) 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.