Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Lordsburg, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $6,215 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Po Box 417, Lordsburg, NM, 88045 EIN 85-0099667 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$6,215
▼ 66.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,814
Net assets
$0
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 →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +71% 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: 0 mo reserves · +71% 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
- Po Box 417, Lordsburg, NM, 88045
- City
- Lordsburg
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $66K (FY2013) to $6,215 (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
70.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$0
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$0
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,215▼66.1% | $1,814▼97.5% | $0 | $0 | 990 |
| 2023 | $18,331▼73.6% | $73,277▲1954% | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | 990 |
| 2022 | $69,424▲12.8% | $3,567▼91.9% | $690,335 | $690,335 | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,568▼32.3% | $43,967▼55.8% | $690,335▼4.8% | $690,335▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $91,001▲7.6% | $99,566▲19.2% | $725,239▲3.4% | $725,239▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,610▲4.8% | $83,524▲6.3% | $701,142▲0.2% | $701,142▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $80,770▼24.8% | $78,541▲15.8% | $699,756▲0.3% | $699,756▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $107,345▲91.0% | $67,827▲33.1% | $697,527▲6.0% | $697,527▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $56,215▲39.3% | $50,946▲14.4% | $658,009▲0.8% | $658,009▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,344▼38.7% | $44,531▼29.7% | $652,740▼0.6% | $652,740▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $65,863 | $63,378 | $656,927 | $656,927 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, 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 | $5,374 |
| 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 85-0099667, based in Lordsburg, 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 85-0099667.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $6,215 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 85-0099667) 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.