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 Tucson, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $201,359 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
615 S Pantano Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85710 EIN 86-0296988 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$201K
▼ 27.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$217K
Net assets
$375K
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
—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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -8% 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: 21 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ 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 declined from $258K (FY2013) to $201K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $32KNet assets $375K
Operating margin
-7.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$406K
Total liabilities
$32K
Net assets
$375K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $201,359▼27.2% | $217,051▼26.3% | $374,528▲12.7% | $406,368▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $276,490▼3.2% | $294,366▼10.5% | $332,305▼5.1% | $364,374▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $285,714▼10.3% | $328,894▲30.7% | $350,181▼11.2% | $391,441▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $318,553▲98.7% | $251,614▲25.9% | $394,288▲20.4% | $436,507▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $160,355▼55.7% | $199,916▼32.7% | $327,349▼10.8% | $364,944▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $362,155▼2.1% | $297,263▲14.4% | $366,910▲21.5% | $403,767▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $369,753▲20.9% | $259,954▼7.4% | $302,018▲57.1% | $355,558▲24.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $305,781▲24.3% | $280,704▲3.1% | $192,219▲15.0% | $286,267▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $246,029▼11.4% | $272,148▼6.3% | $167,142▼13.5% | $235,345▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $277,582▼1.8% | $290,402▼4.1% | $193,261▼6.2% | $271,054▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $282,594▲9.6% | $302,839▼1.7% | $206,081▼8.9% | $294,839▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $257,757 | $308,127▲0.3% | $226,326▼18.2% | $331,869▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $307,184▲9.7% | $276,696▼4.5% | $373,648▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $279,929▼12.7% | $289,728▼2.4% | $383,475▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $320,703 | $296,760 | $385,406 | 990 |
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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 86-0296988, based in Tucson, 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 86-0296988.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $201,359 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 86-0296988) 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.