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 Greeley, Colorado, registered in 1951, with $81,141 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
3061 W 29th St, Greeley, CO, 80631 EIN 84-0217080 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$81K
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$90K
Net assets
$256K
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating34 mo reserves · -10% 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: 34 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $59K (FY2010) to $81K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $256K
Operating margin
-10.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$271K
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$256K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $81,141▲3.5% | $89,550▲6.7% | $255,621▼3.2% | $271,082▼3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $78,434▲5.6% | $83,961▲2.0% | $264,030▼2.1% | $280,764▼2.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $74,293▲27.8% | $82,314▲16.3% | $269,557▼2.9% | $286,841▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $58,126▲5.4% | $70,748▲19.0% | $277,578▼4.3% | $297,170▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $55,136▲7.2% | $59,440▼11.5% | $290,200▼1.5% | $301,333 | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $51,421▼8.3% | $67,146▼2.7% | $294,504▼5.1% | $301,315▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $56,086▼19.3% | $69,038▼2.8% | $310,229▼4.0% | $321,030▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $69,506▲28.5% | $71,026▲11.3% | $323,181▼0.5% | $328,815▲0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $54,107▼3.5% | $63,793▲4.0% | $324,701▼2.9% | $327,073▼2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $56,075▲15.2% | $61,351▲7.8% | $334,387▼1.6% | $335,189▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $48,665▼10.0% | $56,912▼13.3% | $339,663▼2.4% | $340,280▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $54,079▼0.6% | $65,606▲8.8% | $347,910▼3.2% | $352,539▼3.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $54,423▼1.9% | $60,277▼0.2% | $359,437▼1.6% | $365,465▼0.2% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $55,502▼6.0% | $60,394▼8.2% | $365,291▼1.3% | $366,248▼1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $59,028 | $65,806 | $370,183 | $371,114 | 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 · $6,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $6,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 84-0217080, based in Greeley, 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 84-0217080.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $81,141 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 84-0217080) 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.