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 Wolf Point, Montana, registered in 1951, with $131,471 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
304 Main St, Wolf Point, MT, 59201 EIN 81-0227892 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$131K
▲ 340.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$100K
Net assets
$64K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +24% 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: 8 mo reserves · +24% 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
- 304 Main St, Wolf Point, MT, 59201
- City
- Wolf Point
- State
- Montana
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $169K (FY2013) to $131K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26KNet assets $64K
Operating margin
24.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90K
Total liabilities
$26K
Net assets
$64K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,471▲341% | $99,668▲141% | $63,846▼23.8% | $89,605▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $29,828▼8.4% | $41,375▲3.7% | $83,784▼12.1% | $109,036▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $32,566▲39.4% | $39,905▼2.6% | $95,331▼7.1% | $131,976▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $23,357▼46.3% | $40,962▲50.3% | $102,670▼14.6% | $131,744▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $43,499▼67.2% | $27,259▲20.9% | $120,275▲7.0% | $149,349▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $132,770▼44.5% | $22,540▼44.8% | $112,410▼22.1% | $134,489▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $239,380▲19.6% | $40,836▲37.8% | $144,280▲49.0% | $168,458▲26.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $200,133▼6.3% | $29,639▼48.1% | $96,858▼28.9% | $132,898▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $213,481▼19.4% | $57,153▲66.2% | $136,197▼14.9% | $170,835▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $264,954▲22.9% | $34,392▲116% | $160,021▲13.4% | $183,276▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $215,584▲27.5% | $15,922▲7.7% | $141,079▲20.6% | $174,695▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $169,092 | $14,783▼29.2% | $116,997▲9.6% | $142,389▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,884 | $106,744 | $138,006 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| 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 81-0227892, based in Wolf Point, 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 81-0227892.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $131,471 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 81-0227892) 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.