Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Nampa, Idaho, registered in 1972, with $281,125 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1116 1st St S, Nampa, ID, 83651 EIN 82-0098675 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$281K
▲ 22.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$240K
Net assets
$100K
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 rating5 mo reserves · +15% 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: 5 mo reserves · +15% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2013) to $281K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $81KNet assets $100K
Operating margin
14.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$181K
Total liabilities
$81K
Net assets
$100K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $281,125▲22.6% | $240,230▲12.2% | $99,891▲75.3% | $181,064▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $229,346▲8.1% | $214,021▲1.1% | $56,993▲36.8% | $146,142▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $212,218▲14.0% | $211,676▲24.5% | $41,668▼36.4% | $132,532▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $186,196▲65.2% | $170,061▲66.4% | $65,465▲46.9% | $111,196▲48.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $112,741▲32.3% | $102,221▼17.1% | $44,554▲30.9% | $74,954▲11.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $85,200▼15.6% | $123,313▲15.8% | $34,034▼52.8% | $67,315▼10.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $100,913▼23.8% | $106,460▼27.9% | $72,146▼7.1% | $74,861▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $132,463▲9.5% | $147,588▲25.5% | $77,693▲36.6% | $90,676▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $120,925▲8.8% | $117,570▲6.7% | $56,895▲13.5% | $97,858▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $111,178▲23.8% | $110,151▲10.2% | $50,121▲2.1% | $99,424▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $89,810 | $99,989 | $49,094 | $107,742 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 82-0098675, based in Nampa, Idaho. 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 82-0098675.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $281,125 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 82-0098675) 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.