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 Artesia, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $294,222 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
322 West Quay P0 1271, Artesia, NM, 88210 EIN 85-0092774 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$294K
▼ 23.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$320K
Net assets
$345K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -9% 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 · -9% margin earns a B+ 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
- 322 West Quay P0 1271, Artesia, NM, 88210
- City
- Artesia
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $303K (FY2013) to $294K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40KNet assets $345K
Operating margin
-8.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$385K
Total liabilities
$40K
Net assets
$345K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,222▼23.0% | $319,938▼15.8% | $344,780▼6.9% | $384,971▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $382,119▲32.1% | $380,000▲31.6% | $370,496▲3.4% | $413,405▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $289,280▲63.4% | $288,720▲33.0% | $358,197▼2.0% | $392,067▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $177,015▲727% | $217,026▲157% | $365,450▼10.1% | $406,203▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $21,417▼87.7% | $84,525▼60.9% | $406,582▼8.9% | $417,869▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $174,484▼37.4% | $216,283▼31.3% | $446,542▼9.8% | $459,944▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $278,671▲12.8% | $314,992▲14.4% | $495,255▼17.7% | $505,793▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $246,969▼22.5% | $275,326▼9.1% | $601,545▼4.5% | $624,248▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $318,791▲5.1% | $303,051▲21.7% | $629,902▲2.6% | $677,016▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $303,328 | $248,946▲6.6% | $614,162▲9.7% | $655,562▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $233,600 | $559,780 | $577,673 | 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 85-0092774, based in Artesia, 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 85-0092774.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $294,222 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 85-0092774) 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.