Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8)Membership
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Sierra Vista, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $141,677 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Elks Ln, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635 EIN 86-0146779 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$142K
▼ 0.7% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141K
Net assets
$402K
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 rating34 mo reserves · +0% 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: 34 mo reserves · +0% 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
- Address
- 1 Elks Ln, Sierra Vista, AZ, 85635
- City
- Sierra Vista
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Fraternal Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54K (FY2020) to $142K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $27KNet assets $402K
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$429K
Total liabilities
$27K
Net assets
$402K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,677▼0.7% | $141,069▲1.2% | $402,072▲0.7% | $429,363▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $142,644▲3.2% | $139,418▲1.8% | $399,119▲1.1% | $435,145▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $138,205▼8.6% | $136,989▲6.0% | $394,775▼3.3% | $427,986▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $151,276▲181% | $129,269▲91.6% | $408,143▲5.0% | $441,237▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $53,829 | $67,483 | $388,782 | $412,640 | 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 · $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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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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 86-0146779, based in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
- 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 86-0146779.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $141,677 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 86-0146779) 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.