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 Salmon, Idaho, registered in 1972, with $184,299 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
901 Lombard St, Salmon, ID, 83467 EIN 82-0165018 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$184K
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$120K
Net assets
$360K
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 rating36 mo reserves · +35% 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: 36 mo reserves · +35% 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 $47K (FY2013) to $184K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $360K
Operating margin
34.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$392K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$360K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,299▲15.7% | $120,029▲2.9% | $359,754▲21.8% | $392,055▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $159,282▼18.7% | $116,627▼16.7% | $295,484▲16.9% | $326,306▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $195,924▲37.8% | $140,013▲32.4% | $252,829▲28.4% | $281,876▲24.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $142,160▲55.0% | $105,744▲27.7% | $196,918▲22.7% | $226,454▲22.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $91,700▼29.1% | $82,788▼12.5% | $160,502▼4.6% | $184,274▲8.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $129,411▲5.1% | $94,609▲5.9% | $168,233▲36.0% | $169,383▲32.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $123,176▲59.4% | $89,352▲17.6% | $123,693▲37.6% | $128,138▲36.2% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $77,282▼14.3% | $75,962▲25.5% | $89,869▲1.5% | $94,080▼1.2% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $90,169▲26.8% | $60,526▼2.4% | $88,549▲50.3% | $95,249▲55.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $71,094▲51.3% | $62,022▲9.2% | $58,906▲18.2% | $61,356▼5.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $46,987 | $56,803 | $49,834 | $65,111 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, 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 | $8,000 |
| 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 82-0165018, based in Salmon, 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 82-0165018.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $184,299 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 82-0165018) 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.