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 Ponderay, Idaho, registered in 1951, with $843,093 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1000, Ponderay, ID, 83852 EIN 82-0098710 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$843K
▲ 23.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$774K
Net assets
$516K
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
★★★★
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 · +8% 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 · +8% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $405K (FY2014) to $843K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $184KNet assets $516K
Operating margin
8.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$700K
Total liabilities
$184K
Net assets
$516K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $843,093▲23.9% | $774,073▲4.7% | $515,977▲15.4% | $700,366▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $680,673▲17.4% | $739,359▲24.3% | $446,957▼10.1% | $604,649▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $579,782▲21.6% | $594,795▲23.1% | $497,222▼2.9% | $609,377▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $476,948▲9.9% | $483,037▲29.1% | $512,235▼0.6% | $647,250▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $434,131▲9.6% | $374,106▲1.5% | $515,379▲13.0% | $667,975▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $396,189▲28.1% | $368,532▲18.0% | $455,984▲14.1% | $610,219▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $309,395▼6.4% | $312,408▼5.7% | $399,503▲0.9% | $584,180▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $330,435▼20.7% | $331,122▼18.4% | $395,772▼0.2% | $602,018▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $416,693▲3.0% | $405,898▲2.8% | $396,459▲2.8% | $635,583▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $404,740 | $394,833 | $385,664 | $669,310 | 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 · $20K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $20K, 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 |
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 82-0098710, based in Ponderay, 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 82-0098710.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $843,093 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 82-0098710) 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.