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 Glasgow, Montana, registered in 1951, with $130,362 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
309 2nd Ave S, Glasgow, MT, 59230 EIN 81-0245704 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$130K
▼ 17.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$149K
Net assets
$199K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -14% 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: 16 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $191K (FY2009) to $130K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35KNet assets $199K
Operating margin
-14.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$234K
Total liabilities
$35K
Net assets
$199K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,362▼17.5% | $149,211▲10.2% | $199,190▼3.9% | $234,163▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $158,011▲28.1% | $135,355▼12.7% | $207,275▲18.0% | $243,726▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $123,326▼3.1% | $155,027▲36.1% | $175,671▼16.7% | $202,900▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $127,217▼20.2% | $113,909▲15.0% | $211,002▲12.6% | $212,630▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $159,320▲30.1% | $99,057▼34.0% | $187,458▲47.4% | $198,404▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $122,496▲1.5% | $150,052▲32.1% | $127,195▼17.8% | $166,623▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $120,720▼34.6% | $113,596▼33.8% | $154,752▲4.8% | $204,986▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $184,558▼13.1% | $171,712▲16.9% | $147,627▲9.5% | $211,123▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $212,330▲33.5% | $146,909▲36.0% | $134,782▲94.3% | $207,018▲30.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $159,088▲5.8% | $108,023▼2.0% | $69,361▲286% | $158,352▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $150,348▼48.3% | $110,255▼66.8% | -$37,263▲51.8% | $184,988▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $290,879 | $332,457▲1.6% | -$77,355▼116% | $167,637▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $327,160▲0.5% | -$35,777▼236% | $166,068▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $325,542▲982% | $26,316▼76.2% | $149,969▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | $30,830▼83.8% | $30,078▼82.7% | $110,788▲0.7% | $163,373▼11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $190,638 | $174,118 | $110,036 | $184,049 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 81-0245704, based in Glasgow, 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 81-0245704.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $130,362 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 81-0245704) 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.