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 Kingman, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $463,413 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
900 Gates Ave, Kingman, AZ, 86401 EIN 86-0031960 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$463K
▲ 17.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$434K
Net assets
$430K
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 rating12 mo reserves · +6% 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: 12 mo reserves · +6% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $232K (FY2018) to $463K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53KNet assets $430K
Operating margin
6.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$484K
Total liabilities
$53K
Net assets
$430K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $463,413▲17.7% | $433,741▲2.2% | $430,272▲52.8% | $483,615▲42.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $393,731▲26.6% | $424,287▲20.5% | $281,593▼8.1% | $338,404▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $310,969▼8.1% | $352,157▲4.1% | $306,527▼12.4% | $358,033▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $338,513▲103% | $338,188▲93.4% | $349,886▼0.8% | $374,921▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $166,483▼20.4% | $174,851▼22.6% | $352,781▼1.0% | $360,537▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $209,026▼9.9% | $225,924▼6.2% | $356,218▼4.5% | $365,964▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $231,912 | $240,739 | $372,887 | $384,200 | 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 · $47K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $47K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $15,907 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $15,500 |
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 86-0031960, based in Kingman, 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 86-0031960.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $463,413 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 86-0031960) 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.