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 Yuma, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $567,534 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 4577, Yuma, AZ, 85366 EIN 86-0069723 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$568K
▼ 10.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$792K
Net assets
$5.9M
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating89 mo reserves · -39% 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: 89 mo reserves · -39% margin earns a D 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 $473K (FY2013) to $568K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $271KNet assets $5.9M
Operating margin
-39.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.2M
Total liabilities
$271K
Net assets
$5.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $567,534▼10.2% | $791,549▲7.2% | $5,902,555▼2.1% | $6,174,031▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $631,658▲18.5% | $738,692▲16.2% | $6,027,664▼1.7% | $6,277,654▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $533,003▼20.9% | $635,773▼6.7% | $6,130,267▼2.5% | $6,384,516▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $673,689▲20.2% | $681,716▲14.2% | $6,288,551▼0.5% | $6,462,125▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $560,317▼33.2% | $597,007▼5.3% | $6,318,985▲1.8% | $6,448,609▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $838,404▲33.2% | $630,726▲7.2% | $6,208,215▼0.2% | $6,342,317▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $629,643▼14.3% | $588,167▼2.8% | $6,220,226▲1.0% | $6,361,004▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $734,583▲25.1% | $605,167▲18.1% | $6,159,044▲2.8% | $6,414,975▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $587,071▲1.9% | $512,447▼4.5% | $5,991,428▲1.4% | $6,137,495▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $576,141▲0.8% | $536,419▲15.9% | $5,911,513▲1.1% | $6,049,248▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $571,359▲20.9% | $462,742▲9.2% | $5,846,823▲1.6% | $5,983,132▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $472,740 | $423,613▼9.9% | $5,754,774▲1.0% | $5,893,616▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $470,410▲3.0% | $5,700,438▲285% | $5,797,541▲267% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $456,863 | $1,481,772 | $1,578,136 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $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 86-0069723, based in Yuma, 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 86-0069723.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $567,534 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 86-0069723) 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.