Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Raton, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $78,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
300 S 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740 EIN 85-0022488 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$78K
▼ 24.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$114K
Net assets
$190K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating20 mo reserves · -46% 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: 20 mo reserves · -46% margin earns a D 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
- Address
- 300 S 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
- City
- Raton
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $74K (FY2014) to $78K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,350Net assets $190K
Operating margin
-46.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$199K
Total liabilities
$8,350
Net assets
$190K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,148▼24.4% | $114,399▼11.9% | $190,319▼16.0% | $198,669▼15.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $103,318▲55.4% | $129,918▲112% | $226,570▲112% | $235,130▲99.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $66,500▼61.4% | $61,289▼66.7% | $107,041▼22.6% | $117,597▼22.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $172,127▲171% | $183,943▲107% | $138,236▼2.6% | $151,189▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,584▼49.3% | $88,938▼31.1% | $141,892▲5.4% | $144,454 | 990 |
| 2019 | $125,328▼40.8% | $129,039▼33.6% | $134,599▲0.1% | $144,454 | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,558▲7.5% | $194,387▲0.9% | $134,402▲3.7% | $144,454▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $196,775▲164% | $192,678▲149% | $129,652▲41.8% | $141,595▲54.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $74,482 | $77,261 | $91,411 | $91,471 | 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 85-0022488, based in Raton, 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 85-0022488.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $78,148 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 85-0022488) 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.