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 Gila Bend, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $66,699 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 28, Gila Bend, AZ, 85337 EIN 86-0166510 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$67K
▲ 1.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$57K
Net assets
$213K
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 rating45 mo reserves · +14% 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: 45 mo reserves · +14% 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $86K (FY2010) to $67K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $213K
Operating margin
14.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$213K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$213K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,699▲1.3% | $57,093▲5.7% | $213,226▲3.3% | $213,226▲3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $65,866▼25.1% | $54,011▼21.4% | $206,371▲6.8% | $206,371▲6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $87,957▲18.9% | $68,681▲28.4% | $193,235▲11.1% | $193,235▼7.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $73,973▼7.1% | $53,480▼49.8% | $173,959▲213% | $209,828▲244% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $79,587▼14.1% | $106,549▼9.3% | $55,522▲80.3% | $60,939▼22.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $92,693▲8.9% | $117,487▼21.2% | $30,799▼30.1% | $78,081▼17.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $85,081▼34.5% | $149,139▲13.1% | $44,085▼66.6% | $95,080▼41.0% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $129,841▼28.8% | $131,923▲71.4% | $132,109▼1.6% | $161,219▲1.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $182,426▲126% | $76,969▼14.5% | $134,191▲1889% | $159,469▲273% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $80,574▼19.8% | $90,063▼17.0% | $6,747▼53.1% | $42,757▼16.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $100,448▲8.5% | $108,510▲5.1% | $14,371▼35.9% | $51,473▼45.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $92,576▲8.1% | $103,214▼7.0% | $22,433▼32.2% | $94,041▲17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $85,654 | $111,008 | $33,071 | $80,175 | 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 · $8,500 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $8,500, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
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 86-0166510, based in Gila Bend, 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 86-0166510.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $66,699 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 86-0166510) 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.