Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Wallace, Idaho, registered in 1951, with $183,757 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
419 Cedar St, Wallace, ID, 83873 EIN 82-0098725 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$184K
▼ 18.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$194K
Net assets
$717K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating44 mo reserves · -6% 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: 44 mo reserves · -6% 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 →
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 $254K (FY2015) to $184K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $74KNet assets $717K
Operating margin
-5.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$791K
Total liabilities
$74K
Net assets
$717K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,757▼18.6% | $194,241▼17.9% | $717,100▼0.9% | $790,681▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $225,792▼3.3% | $236,669▲19.9% | $723,711▼3.8% | $785,554▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $233,403▼13.7% | $197,378▲48.7% | $751,914▼1.8% | $746,624▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $270,307▼45.5% | $132,733▲33.1% | $765,727▲15.6% | $774,598▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $496,252▲265% | $99,753▼39.2% | $662,340▲189% | $700,655▲165% | 990 |
| 2019 | $135,826▼10.9% | $164,150▲9.7% | $229,252▼11.0% | $264,797▼6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $152,393▼3.2% | $149,664▲29.1% | $257,576▲1.1% | $281,553▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $157,483▲36.0% | $115,887▲8.0% | $254,847▲19.5% | $282,634▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $115,814▼54.4% | $107,334▼17.8% | $213,251▲12.0% | $244,083▲11.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $253,755 | $130,517 | $190,452 | $218,029 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, 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 | $6,000 |
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 82-0098725, based in Wallace, 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 82-0098725.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $183,757 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 82-0098725) 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.