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 Rifle, Colorado, registered in 1951, with $72,636 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
501 W 5th St, Rifle, CO, 81650 EIN 84-0508625 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$73K
▲ 57.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$54K
Net assets
$271K
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+
★★★★
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 rating60 mo reserves · +25% 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: 60 mo reserves · +25% 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 →
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 grew from $49K (FY2015) to $73K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $271K
Operating margin
25.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$284K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$271K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,636▲57.5% | $54,465▼27.6% | $271,442▲7.2% | $283,947▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $46,122▼2.7% | $75,255▲65.5% | $253,271▲728% | $268,884▲779% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $47,392▲9.0% | $45,483▼33.7% | $30,589▼89.5% | $30,589▼89.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $43,466▼35.9% | $68,651▲6.1% | $290,627▼8.0% | $296,031▼9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $67,760▼21.5% | $64,675▼33.6% | $315,812▲1.0% | $328,038▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $86,296▼0.4% | $97,474▼8.6% | $312,727▼3.5% | $330,393▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $86,659▲78.2% | $106,642▲73.9% | $323,905▼5.8% | $342,776▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,630 | $61,329▼1.2% | $343,888▼10.1% | $364,876▼11.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $62,061▲6.6% | $382,417▼4.2% | $410,264▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $58,235▼16.2% | $399,228▼1.9% | $426,199▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $69,470 | $407,130 | $444,058 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | 2023 | $9,000 |
| 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 84-0508625, based in Rifle, 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 84-0508625.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $72,636 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 84-0508625) 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.