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 Akron, Colorado, registered in 1951, with $64,983 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
181 Ash Ave, Akron, CO, 80720 EIN 84-0773911 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$65K
▼ 18.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$74K
Net assets
$81K
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 rating13 mo reserves · -14% 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: 13 mo reserves · -14% 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $98K (FY2012) to $65K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $81K
Operating margin
-14.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$112K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$81K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,983▼18.8% | $74,393▼16.0% | $80,653▼5.3% | $111,933▼6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $80,059▼28.7% | $88,518▼15.7% | $85,190▼0.5% | $119,755▼0.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $112,301▲86.0% | $105,042▲37.5% | $85,639▲10.4% | $120,589▲15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $60,382▼10.1% | $76,391▲113% | $77,605▼9.4% | $104,310▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $67,184▼11.4% | $35,875▼49.5% | $85,672▲61.1% | $101,054▲30.3% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $75,843▼41.2% | $70,992▼32.9% | $53,168▼8.3% | $77,574▲16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $128,991▲20.0% | $105,859▲7.3% | $57,966▲56.7% | $66,386▲28.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $107,483▲57.6% | $98,654▲45.6% | $37,001▲5.7% | $51,681 | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $68,202▼47.9% | $67,739▼41.2% | $34,991▼14.1% | $51,681▼5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $130,816▲93.4% | $115,292▲80.8% | $40,748▲19.9% | $54,727▲12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $67,640▼28.2% | $63,752▼26.4% | $33,972▼1.6% | $48,707▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $94,207▼4.3% | $86,672▼9.7% | $34,530▲25.0% | $46,837▲18.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $98,441 | $95,959 | $27,618 | $39,491 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 84-0773911, based in Akron, 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 84-0773911.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $64,983 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 84-0773911) 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.