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 Page, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $394,141 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1506, Page, AZ, 86040 EIN 86-0297731 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$394K
▼ 5.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$295K
Net assets
$180K
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 rating7 mo reserves · +25% 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: 7 mo reserves · +25% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137K (FY2013) to $394K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $36KNet assets $180K
Operating margin
25.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$216K
Total liabilities
$36K
Net assets
$180K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $394,141▼5.3% | $295,416▲13.5% | $179,795▲118% | $215,986▲50.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $416,052▲219% | $260,348▲68.1% | $82,608▲69.4% | $143,125▲72.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $130,288▲79.7% | $154,851▲47.4% | $48,758▲79.5% | $83,166▲47.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,485▼54.7% | $105,058▼23.0% | $27,163▼55.8% | $56,247▼39.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,973▲9.8% | $136,491▼11.2% | $61,391▼42.6% | $93,459▼27.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $145,649▲40.1% | $153,786▼23.8% | $107,005▲0.3% | $129,659▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $103,957▼13.4% | $201,886▲28.7% | $106,651▼21.6% | $128,896▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $120,080▼12.3% | $156,919▲30.8% | $136,114▼12.8% | $151,031▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $136,931 | $119,936 | $156,047 | $171,142 | 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 · $25K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $25K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $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 86-0297731, based in Page, 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 86-0297731.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $394,141 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 86-0297731) 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.