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 Scottsdale, Arizona, registered in 1972, with $1,090,393 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6398 E Oak St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257 EIN 86-0172316 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 55.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.1M
Net assets
$819K
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 rating9 mo reserves · +2% 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: 9 mo reserves · +2% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 6398 E Oak St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257
- City
- Scottsdale
- State
- Arizona
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $168K (FY2014) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $317KNet assets $819K
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$317K
Net assets
$819K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,090,393▲55.5% | $1,070,497▲77.4% | $819,073▲38.2% | $1,135,971▲60.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $701,233▲20.8% | $603,471▲47.5% | $592,725▲25.7% | $706,476▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $580,392▲20.6% | $409,220▲15.9% | $471,357▲45.0% | $580,873▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $481,351▲55.4% | $352,979▲61.5% | $325,088▲63.3% | $404,824▲46.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $309,699▼6.3% | $218,582▼24.1% | $199,095▲72.7% | $276,397▲47.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $330,380▲16.9% | $288,140▲9.4% | $115,253▲56.9% | $187,683▲22.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $282,696▲0.7% | $263,323▲16.4% | $73,463▲38.2% | $153,188▲88.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $280,651▲64.1% | $226,178▲38.2% | $53,151▲6769% | $81,336▲205% | 990 |
| 2016 | $171,016▲2.0% | $163,655▲1.5% | -$797▲88.4% | $26,671▼60.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $167,649▲0.1% | $161,159▲11.6% | -$6,881▼16.5% | $67,068▲141% | 990 |
| 2014 | $167,559 | $144,396▼13.4% | -$5,905▼157% | $27,840▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $166,831▼0.1% | $10,381▲34.4% | $25,438▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $166,933▼2.7% | $7,723▲237% | $24,477▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $171,509 | $2,291 | $20,558 | 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 · $9,000 total
1 grant to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $9,000, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $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 86-0172316, based in Scottsdale, 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 86-0172316.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,090,393 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 86-0172316) 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.