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 Deer Lodge, Montana, registered in 1951, with $106,336 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 777, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722 EIN 81-0224893 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$106K
▼ 64.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85K
Net assets
$599K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating84 mo reserves · +20% 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: 84 mo reserves · +20% 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 →
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
- Po Box 777, Deer Lodge, MT, 59722
- City
- Deer Lodge
- State
- Montana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2011) to $106K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5,544Net assets $599K
Operating margin
20.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$604K
Total liabilities
$5,544
Net assets
$599K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,336▼64.6% | $85,067▼46.8% | $598,679▲3.7% | $604,223▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $299,977▲177% | $159,938▲72.9% | $577,410▲32.0% | $588,696▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $108,472▲24.8% | $92,481▲28.5% | $437,371▲3.8% | $448,177▲3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $86,946▲49.8% | $71,960▲5.5% | $421,380▲3.7% | $431,547▲3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $58,035▼28.3% | $68,224▼19.5% | $406,394▼2.4% | $416,724▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $80,951▼2.4% | $84,698▲26.5% | $416,583▼0.9% | $425,883▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $82,913▲31.2% | $66,942▲22.3% | $420,330▲3.9% | $428,448▲4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $63,181▼26.9% | $54,717▲10.4% | $404,359▲2.5% | $411,581▲2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $86,421▲45.1% | $49,549▼5.5% | $394,473▲10.3% | $399,827▲0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $59,574▲58.8% | $52,421▲31.9% | $357,601▲2.0% | $397,477▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $37,507▼41.3% | $39,741▼11.2% | $350,448▼0.6% | $400,092▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $63,856▼16.3% | $44,745▼23.9% | $352,682▲5.7% | $416,488▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $76,329▲8.7% | $58,821▲16.3% | $333,571▲5.5% | $426,920▼4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $70,251 | $50,590 | $316,063 | $446,365 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 81-0224893, based in Deer 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 81-0224893.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $106,336 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 81-0224893) 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.