Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Laramie, Wyoming, registered in 1951, with $157,502 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
103 S 2nd St, Laramie, WY, 82070 EIN 83-0104760 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$158K
▼ 17.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$167K
Net assets
$205K
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 rating15 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: 15 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 $197K (FY2013) to $158K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $92KNet assets $205K
Operating margin
-6.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$297K
Total liabilities
$92K
Net assets
$205K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,502▼17.9% | $167,184▼9.6% | $204,898▼4.5% | $297,189▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $191,953▲29.8% | $184,895▲4.6% | $214,580▲3.4% | $312,453▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $147,878▼6.2% | $176,764▼2.1% | $207,522▼12.2% | $309,407▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $157,600▼6.7% | $180,498▼12.7% | $236,408▼8.8% | $359,766▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $168,930▲4.4% | $206,870▲16.1% | $259,306▼12.8% | $335,151▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $161,734▼29.0% | $178,213▲6.9% | $297,246▼10.7% | $369,373▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $227,935▲40.5% | $166,754▲6.5% | $332,762▲22.5% | $384,415▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $162,273▲8.5% | $156,538▼0.2% | $271,581▲2.2% | $333,449▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $149,578▲1.4% | $156,835▼6.2% | $265,848▼2.7% | $336,436▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $147,485▼14.5% | $167,162▼10.2% | $273,105▼6.7% | $338,228▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $172,409▼12.6% | $186,160▼13.8% | $292,782▼4.5% | $362,586▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $197,175 | $215,953▼7.1% | $306,533▼5.8% | $370,184▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $232,577 | $325,311 | $386,975 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| 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 83-0104760, based in Laramie, Wyoming. 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 83-0104760.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $157,502 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 83-0104760) 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.