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 Clovis, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $263,654 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 191, Clovis, NM, 88102 EIN 85-0114925 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$264K
▲ 19.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$175K
Net assets
$410K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +34% 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: 28 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a A 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
- Po Box 191, Clovis, NM, 88102
- City
- Clovis
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $132K (FY2014) to $264K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $54KNet assets $410K
Operating margin
33.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$464K
Total liabilities
$54K
Net assets
$410K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,654▲19.3% | $175,026▲9.3% | $409,778▲27.6% | $463,693▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $220,928▼35.4% | $160,127▼40.9% | $321,150▲23.4% | $369,989▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $341,974▲104% | $271,005▲75.9% | $260,349▲37.5% | $319,348▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,631▲138% | $154,024▲130% | $189,380▲7.7% | $258,842▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $70,303▼68.0% | $67,033▼62.2% | $175,773▲1.9% | $213,202▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $219,867▲71.6% | $177,301▲47.2% | $172,503▲32.8% | $233,330▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $128,123▼12.8% | $120,437▲6.0% | $129,937▲6.3% | $202,567▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $146,924▲192% | $113,664▲2.4% | $122,251▲37.4% | $195,207▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,319▼54.6% | $110,962▼16.2% | $88,991▼40.5% | $186,311▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $110,915▼15.9% | $132,473▼3.7% | $149,634▼13.5% | $214,505▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $131,919 | $137,547 | $172,930 | $238,304 | 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.
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 85-0114925, based in Clovis, 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 85-0114925.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $263,654 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 85-0114925) 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.