Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Buckeye, Arizona, registered in 1951, with $92,638 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 326, Buckeye, AZ, 85326 EIN 86-0491407 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$93K
▼ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$96K
Net assets
$41K
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+
—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 rating5 mo reserves · -3% 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: 5 mo reserves · -3% 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 →
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 grew from $73K (FY2009) to $93K (FY2024) across 16 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50KNet assets $41K
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90K
Total liabilities
$50K
Net assets
$41K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,638▼3.5% | $95,622▲10.5% | $40,741▼42.2% | $90,259▲4.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $95,951▲7.5% | $86,528▲3.4% | $70,470▲18.4% | $86,107▲17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $89,227▼10.6% | $83,679▲6.6% | $59,529▼60.6% | $73,230▼60.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $99,786▲16.5% | $78,526▲16.6% | $150,991▲16.4% | $184,313▲14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $85,688▲5.1% | $67,374▼2.8% | $129,731▲22.8% | $161,458▲36.5% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $81,554▲76.0% | $69,320▲58.3% | $105,651▲13.1% | $118,301▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $46,336▼52.1% | $43,790▼54.0% | $93,417▲2.8% | $109,459▼15.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $96,645▲141% | $95,138▲128% | $90,871▲13.9% | $129,511▲28.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $40,149▼52.5% | $41,760▼48.2% | $79,810▼40.8% | $100,541▼35.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $84,443▲21.4% | $80,548▲1.1% | $134,748▲3.0% | $155,602▲2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $69,541▼24.9% | $79,683▼11.4% | $130,853▲1.5% | $151,414▲9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $92,593▲8.1% | $89,980▲0.4% | $128,869▲2.1% | $137,930▼1.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $85,665▲2.4% | $89,579▲1.1% | $126,256▼3.0% | $140,150▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $83,694▼6.6% | $88,606▼3.1% | $130,170▼13.4% | $142,231▼13.4% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $89,654▲22.7% | $91,478▲6.6% | $150,291▼0.4% | $164,333▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2009 | $73,049 | $85,777 | $150,859 | $157,031 | 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 · $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 | $8,000 |
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 86-0491407, based in Buckeye, 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 86-0491407.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $92,638 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 86-0491407) 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.