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 Alamogordo, New Mexico, registered in 1951, with $516,379 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2290 Hamilton Rd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310 EIN 85-0121438 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$516K
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$495K
Net assets
$326K
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 rating8 mo reserves · +4% 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: 8 mo reserves · +4% 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
- 2290 Hamilton Rd, Alamogordo, NM, 88310
- City
- Alamogordo
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $503K (FY2013) to $516K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $181KNet assets $326K
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$507K
Total liabilities
$181K
Net assets
$326K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,379▲7.9% | $495,271▲1.6% | $326,370▲6.9% | $507,265▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $478,489▼6.5% | $487,344▲3.9% | $305,262▼2.8% | $535,398▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $511,737▲42.9% | $468,847▲22.6% | $314,117▲18.8% | $542,768▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $358,191▲92.9% | $382,564▲118% | $264,468▼8.4% | $530,198▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $185,642▼52.6% | $175,338▼57.6% | $288,841▲3.7% | $566,220▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $391,785▲4.6% | $413,764▲2.4% | $278,537▼9.8% | $581,306▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $374,598▼6.9% | $404,010▼2.8% | $308,959▼8.7% | $613,950▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $402,461▲0.8% | $415,600▼2.2% | $338,371▼0.6% | $652,664▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $399,278▲3.5% | $424,922▲7.2% | $340,308▼7.1% | $685,548▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $385,783▼15.5% | $396,388▼17.7% | $366,159▼2.8% | $725,612▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $456,405▼9.3% | $481,836▼11.6% | $376,764▼5.8% | $745,633▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $502,929 | $545,087▲26.4% | $400,017▼9.8% | $786,991▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $431,226▼9.9% | $443,547▲1.5% | $799,324▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $478,685▲9.9% | $437,010▲2.7% | $817,487▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $435,425 | $425,480 | $854,953 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| 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 85-0121438, based in Alamogordo, 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 85-0121438.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $516,379 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 85-0121438) 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.