Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $90,667 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2430 Centre Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM, 87106 EIN 85-0022483 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$91K
▼ 49.2% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$107K
Net assets
$915K
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 rating103 mo reserves · -18% 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: 103 mo reserves · -18% 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 →
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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Contact & location
- Address
- 2430 Centre Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
- City
- Albuquerque
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $60K (FY2020) to $91K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $20KNet assets $915K
Operating margin
-18.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$935K
Total liabilities
$20K
Net assets
$915K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,667▼49.2% | $107,029▼2.9% | $915,094▼1.8% | $935,106▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $178,421▲17.9% | $110,170▼16.4% | $931,406▲24.0% | $950,255▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $151,348▲50.3% | $131,825▲31.7% | $750,882▲2.8% | $760,318▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,720▲68.6% | $100,091▲11.1% | $730,683▲0.1% | $741,316▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $59,735 | $90,083▲22.0% | $729,953▼24.5% | $736,916▼25.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $73,816▼20.1% | $966,424▼4.3% | $982,114▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $92,407 | $1,009,675 | $1,024,182 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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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 85-0022483, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 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 85-0022483.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $90,667 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 85-0022483) 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.