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 Billings, Montana, registered in 1951, with $127,607 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 20302, Billings, MT, 59104 EIN 81-0131562 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$128K
▲ 436.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$139K
Net assets
$295K
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.
B
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating26 mo reserves · -9% 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: 26 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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 →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $554K (FY2013) to $128K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $295K
Operating margin
-8.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$314K
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$295K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,607▲436% | $138,530▲53.4% | $294,623▼3.6% | $313,576▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $23,794▼98.1% | $90,296▼84.3% | $305,546▼17.9% | $324,331▼17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,275,901▲156% | $575,651▼11.6% | $372,048▲213% | $390,948▼81.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $498,472▲21.1% | $651,200▲0.6% | -$328,202▼87.0% | $2,162,069▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $411,570▼18.5% | $647,148▼3.2% | -$175,474▼392% | $2,233,947▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $505,024▼8.5% | $668,650▼3.6% | $60,104▼73.1% | $2,362,538▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $552,005▼12.4% | $693,404▼6.9% | $223,730▼38.7% | $2,470,251▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $630,202▲3.8% | $744,696▲8.1% | $365,129▼23.9% | $2,587,568▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $606,864▼23.1% | $689,181▼1.9% | $479,623▼14.6% | $2,683,234▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $789,365▲28.5% | $702,488▲6.8% | $561,940▲18.3% | $2,753,990▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $614,063▲10.8% | $657,565▲2.1% | $475,063▼8.4% | $2,723,726▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $554,144 | $643,955▼7.6% | $518,565▼14.8% | $2,806,408▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $696,570▲37.5% | $608,376▼15.9% | $2,974,388 | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $506,729 | $723,021 | $2,975,529 | 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 · $6,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,500 |
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 81-0131562, based in Billings, 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 81-0131562.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $127,607 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 81-0131562) 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.