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 Prescott Vly, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $496,025 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6245 E 2nd St, Prescott Vly, AZ, 86314 EIN 86-0006323 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$496K
▲ 11.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$340K
Net assets
$519K
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 rating18 mo reserves · +32% 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: 18 mo reserves · +32% 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
- Address
- 6245 E 2nd St, Prescott Vly, AZ, 86314
- City
- Prescott Vly
- State
- Arizona
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $239K (FY2013) to $496K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $423KNet assets $519K
Operating margin
31.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$942K
Total liabilities
$423K
Net assets
$519K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $496,025▲11.3% | $339,613▲6.1% | $518,944▲35.2% | $942,435▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $445,595▲28.4% | $320,031▲12.1% | $383,958▲48.6% | $796,209▲18.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $347,000▲11.5% | $285,531▲5.0% | $258,394▲16.8% | $670,604▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $311,120▲43.0% | $272,042▲21.2% | $221,303▼4.7% | $619,054▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $217,632▼17.1% | $224,475▼18.3% | $232,207▼18.2% | $653,594▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $262,512▲9.2% | $274,676▲8.3% | $283,795▼4.1% | $783,831▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $240,395▲2.9% | $253,625▲13.6% | $295,879▼4.2% | $813,225▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $233,656▼2.2% | $223,197▼1.1% | $308,751▲3.5% | $841,460▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $238,915 | $225,639▼24.5% | $298,292▲4.7% | $849,385▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $298,673▲12.2% | $285,016▼12.0% | $848,899▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $266,157 | $323,989 | $902,154 | 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 | $9,000 |
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 86-0006323, based in Prescott Vly, 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 86-0006323.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $496,025 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 86-0006323) 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.