Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Great Falls, Montana, registered in 1995, with $165,473 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
178 Sunflower Ln, Great Falls, MT, 59404 EIN 81-6011740 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2023)
$165K
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$158K
Net assets
$2.3M
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 rating178 mo reserves · +4% 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: 178 mo reserves · +4% 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
- Address
- 178 Sunflower Ln, Great Falls, MT, 59404
- City
- Great Falls
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $135K (FY2013) to $165K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
4.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $165,473▼10.2% | $158,236▲34.2% | $2,346,325▲9.6% | $2,380,231▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $184,199▲8.0% | $117,916▼15.8% | $2,141,618▲5.2% | $2,143,343▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $170,617▼48.9% | $139,985▲118% | $2,036,341▼8.7% | $2,051,341▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $334,094▲148% | $64,106▼37.7% | $2,231,409▲58.1% | $2,231,409▲58.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $134,928▼12.2% | $102,830▲8.3% | $1,411,175▲103% | $1,411,175▲103% | 990 |
| 2018 | $153,748▲20.3% | $94,932▼8.2% | $694,710▲9.2% | $694,710▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $127,821▲13.9% | $103,391▼13.1% | $635,891▲4.0% | $635,894▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $112,262▼16.2% | $118,965▼14.7% | $611,461▲11.8% | $611,461▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $134,029▼6.8% | $139,467▲7.8% | $546,977▼1.3% | $546,977▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $143,829▲6.9% | $129,358▼1.1% | $554,263▲3.0% | $554,263▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $134,523 | $130,814 | $538,326 | $538,326 | 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 · $226K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $226K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2024 | $74,760 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2023 | $73,370 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | State charitable grant | 2022 | $78,250 |
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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)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6011740, based in Great Falls, 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 81-6011740.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $165,473 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 81-6011740) 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.