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 Shelby, Montana, registered in 1951, with $27,658 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 791, Shelby, MT, 59474 EIN 81-0218554 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$28K
▲ 22.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$41K
Net assets
$21K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -49% 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: 6 mo reserves · -49% margin earns a D 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 $84K (FY2013) to $28K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-49.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21K
Net assets
$21K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,658▲22.2% | $41,272▲0.3% | $21,113▼39.2% | $21,113▼46.2% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $22,628▼14.0% | $41,149▲58.7% | $34,728▼28.5% | $39,265▼19.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $26,311▼34.0% | $25,927▼4.2% | $48,539▼4.2% | $48,539▼4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $39,842▲3.7% | $27,061▼20.6% | $50,663▲33.7% | $50,663▲33.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $38,408▼58.1% | $34,062▼63.7% | $37,882▲13.0% | $37,882▼20.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $91,768▼21.2% | $93,834▼20.3% | $33,536▼5.8% | $47,788▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $116,521▲201% | $117,676▲151% | $35,602▼3.8% | $49,854▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $38,746▲25.8% | $46,863▲111% | $37,024▼18.0% | $52,276▼13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $30,801▲61.6% | $22,182▼14.9% | $45,141▲50.6% | $60,393▲33.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $19,065▼77.4% | $26,073▼61.5% | $29,973▼19.0% | $45,225▼13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $84,472 | $67,712 | $36,981 | $52,233 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 81-0218554, based in Shelby, 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 81-0218554.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $27,658 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 81-0218554) 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.