Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Great Falls, Montana, registered in 1951, with $376,850 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
500 1st Ave S, Great Falls, MT, 59401 EIN 81-0131547 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$377K
▼ 12.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$328K
Net assets
$673K
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 rating25 mo reserves · +13% 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: 25 mo reserves · +13% 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
- Address
- 500 1st Ave S, Great Falls, MT, 59401
- City
- Great Falls
- State
- Montana
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $290K (FY2013) to $377K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $29KNet assets $673K
Operating margin
13.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$702K
Total liabilities
$29K
Net assets
$673K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $376,850▼12.3% | $327,863▼19.3% | $673,033▲7.8% | $701,952▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $429,925▲12.1% | $406,481▲15.6% | $624,046▲3.9% | $678,586▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $383,676▲11.5% | $351,618▲1.1% | $600,595▲6.2% | $649,076▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $344,184▼21.3% | $347,834▲23.7% | $565,660▼0.6% | $626,969▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $437,397▲74.9% | $281,195▼11.8% | $569,310▲37.8% | $616,678▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $250,136▼25.9% | $318,889▼15.9% | $413,108▼14.8% | $454,413▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $337,617▲10.6% | $379,086▲8.2% | $484,736▼6.2% | $529,997▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $305,324▲3.3% | $350,217▲8.0% | $516,994▼6.7% | $565,677▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $295,487▼5.6% | $324,276▲1.0% | $554,336▼3.1% | $594,493▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $312,925▼17.6% | $321,022▼13.4% | $571,877▼1.3% | $614,565▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $379,922▲31.1% | $370,859▲10.1% | $579,382▲1.3% | $619,207▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $289,849 | $336,736▼1.3% | $571,789▼7.5% | $608,911▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $341,206▲10.7% | $617,879▲3.1% | $652,347▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $308,289▼7.9% | $599,293▼0.3% | $635,419▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $334,824 | $601,210 | $630,078 | 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.
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 81-0131547, based in Great Falls, 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 81-0131547.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $376,850 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 81-0131547) 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.