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 Idaho Springs, Colorado, registered in 1972, with $100,310 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 607, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452 EIN 84-0147005 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$100K
▼ 21.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$96K
Net assets
$489K
Employees
—
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 rating61 mo reserves · +4% 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: 61 mo reserves · +4% 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 →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 607, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452
- City
- Idaho Springs
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40K (FY2020) to $100K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $22KNet assets $489K
Operating margin
4.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$512K
Total liabilities
$22K
Net assets
$489K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,310▼21.4% | $96,346▲18.5% | $489,088▲0.8% | $511,513▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $127,612▲71.4% | $81,324▼25.5% | $485,124▲10.5% | $506,843▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,440▼19.0% | $109,093▲41.6% | $438,836▼7.3% | $446,470▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,874▲129% | $77,038▲88.7% | $473,489▲3.2% | $475,101▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $40,175 | $40,819▼59.5% | $458,653▼5.4% | $461,235▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $100,716 | $484,695 | $507,018 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| 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 84-0147005, based in Idaho Springs, Colorado. 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 84-0147005.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $100,310 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).
More nonprofits in Idaho Springs
Explore more
Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 84-0147005) 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.