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 Flagstaff, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $255,304 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1032, Flagstaff, AZ, 86002 EIN 86-0006322 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$255K
▲ 51.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$220K
Net assets
$134K
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.
B
★★★★
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 rating7 mo reserves · +14% 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: 7 mo reserves · +14% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $156K (FY2015) to $255K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $107KNet assets $134K
Operating margin
13.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$241K
Total liabilities
$107K
Net assets
$134K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,304▲51.6% | $219,752▲34.4% | $133,755▲36.2% | $240,596▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $168,373▲5.1% | $163,482▲8.3% | $98,202▼1.4% | $191,058▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $160,147▲86.7% | $150,988▲44.3% | $99,579▲10.1% | $170,624▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,761▼19.4% | $104,618▲0.1% | $90,420▼17.3% | $155,353▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $106,404▼46.8% | $104,554▼49.8% | $109,277▲1.7% | $160,884▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $200,063▲15.5% | $208,411▲9.9% | $107,427▼7.2% | $131,360▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $173,185▲5.0% | $189,699▲8.9% | $115,775▼12.5% | $154,161▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $164,941▼0.7% | $174,153▲16.0% | $132,289▼6.5% | $167,803▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,037▲6.2% | $150,142▼0.6% | $141,501▲12.7% | $191,620▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $156,371 | $151,024▼11.7% | $125,606▲5.5% | $172,804▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $171,078▲44.1% | $119,054▼8.6% | $148,554▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $118,734▲9.2% | $130,318▼18.3% | $174,439▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $108,772 | $159,590 | $212,716 | 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 · $15K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 86-0006322, based in Flagstaff, Arizona. 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 86-0006322.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $255,304 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 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 86-0006322) 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.