Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Ajo, Arizona, registered in 1972, with $140,591 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 151, Ajo, AZ, 85321 EIN 86-0020219 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$141K
▼ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$130K
Net assets
$223K
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 rating21 mo reserves · +8% 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: 21 mo reserves · +8% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $90K (FY2009) to $141K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $64KNet assets $223K
Operating margin
7.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$286K
Total liabilities
$64K
Net assets
$223K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,591▼3.5% | $129,677▲6.9% | $222,514▲5.2% | $286,491▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $145,621▼1.2% | $121,291▲5.2% | $211,600▲58.9% | $265,654▲13.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $147,327▼9.8% | $115,304▲33.1% | $133,159▲10.2% | $233,916▲22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $163,354▲69.9% | $86,602▼7.4% | $120,814▲28.4% | $191,671▲56.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $96,160▲15.7% | $93,495▲0.4% | $94,065▲55.2% | $122,485▲26.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $83,136▼8.6% | $93,147▲4.3% | $60,590▼0.3% | $96,563▼2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $90,993▲28.6% | $89,311▲40.9% | $60,787▲2.8% | $98,769▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $70,766▼24.5% | $63,368▼26.2% | $59,105▲22.5% | $106,180▼31.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $93,767▲70.2% | $85,843▲47.0% | $48,266▲34.0% | $155,314▲236% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $55,093▼38.8% | $58,412▼33.3% | $36,027▼7.0% | $46,210▼23.5% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $90,033 | $87,513 | $38,725 | $60,405 | 990EZ |
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 · $14K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,000 |
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 86-0020219, based in Ajo, 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 86-0020219.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $140,591 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 86-0020219) 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.