Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Lakewood, Colorado, registered in 1951, with $467,500 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1455 Newland St, Lakewood, CO, 80214 EIN 84-0394414 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$468K
▲ 7.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$462K
Net assets
$118K
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 rating3 mo reserves · +1% 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: 3 mo reserves · +1% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $434K (FY2017) to $468K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $98KNet assets $118K
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$216K
Total liabilities
$98K
Net assets
$118K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $467,500▲7.2% | $462,286▲14.4% | $118,382▲4.6% | $216,109▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $435,994▲12.3% | $404,012▼8.8% | $113,168▲39.4% | $250,469▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $388,331▼0.5% | $442,995▲30.8% | $81,186▼40.2% | $226,563▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $390,195▲64.6% | $338,783▲23.9% | $135,850▲60.9% | $257,465▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $237,041▼41.6% | $273,396▼43.7% | $84,438▼30.1% | $202,199▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $405,770▲6.5% | $485,514▲2.0% | $120,793▼39.8% | $249,246▼9.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $380,983▼12.2% | $476,110▼5.8% | $200,537▼7.6% | $275,963▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $434,053 | $505,346 | $216,960 | $284,712 | 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 | $9,000 |
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 84-0394414, based in Lakewood, 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 84-0394414.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $467,500 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 84-0394414) 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.