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 Henderson, Nevada, registered in 1951, with $50,884 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 90007, Henderson, NV, 89009 EIN 86-0861902 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$51K
▲ 16.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$44K
Net assets
$230K
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 rating62 mo reserves · +13% 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: 62 mo reserves · +13% 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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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $49K (FY2012) to $51K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12KNet assets $230K
Operating margin
13.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$242K
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$230K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,884▲16.8% | $44,224▲29.1% | $230,091▲3.0% | $241,932▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,577▲39.9% | $34,245▲6.9% | $223,431▲4.4% | $231,322▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,156▲115% | $32,033▲10.1% | $214,099▼0.4% | $222,039▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,482▲23.2% | $29,090▲26.2% | $214,976▼6.4% | $222,550▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,754▼56.2% | $23,057▼19.2% | $229,584▼10.4% | $236,926▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,827▲23.0% | $28,520▼23.1% | $256,133▼0.6% | $264,936▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $21,813▼31.8% | $37,068▼12.1% | $257,713▼5.6% | $262,343▼7.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $31,993▼16.0% | $42,160▼13.1% | $272,968▼5.5% | $283,226▼6.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $38,083▼23.0% | $48,536▼5.1% | $288,891▲8.1% | $303,408▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $49,480 | $51,161 | $267,303 | $315,826 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 86-0861902, based in Henderson, Nevada. 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 86-0861902.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $50,884 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 86-0861902) 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.