Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Tucson, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $261,505 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1800 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85705 EIN 86-0006328 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$262K
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$295K
Net assets
$2.4M
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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating97 mo reserves · -13% 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: 97 mo reserves · -13% 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 →
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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $196K (FY2016) to $262K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $31KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
-12.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $261,505▲19.7% | $294,938▲21.6% | $2,387,310▲0.7% | $2,418,033▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $218,400▼12.2% | $242,541▲18.0% | $2,369,800▼7.7% | $2,400,839▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $248,870▼32.9% | $205,630▼2.1% | $2,566,201▲1.7% | $2,593,315▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $370,671▲90.7% | $210,009▼25.4% | $2,522,961▲8.5% | $2,551,396▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $194,423▼9.7% | $281,635▲23.1% | $2,325,237▼4.8% | $2,352,160▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $215,322▲10.1% | $228,766▲9.8% | $2,441,494▼0.5% | $2,469,635▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $195,621 | $208,278 | $2,454,949 | $2,484,689 | 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 · $29K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $29K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 86-0006328, based in Tucson, 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 86-0006328.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $261,505 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 86-0006328) 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.