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 Saint George, Utah, registered in 1951, with $749,545 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
630 W 1250 N, Saint George, UT, 84770 EIN 87-0213160 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$750K
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$564K
Net assets
$992K
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 rating21 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: 21 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 →
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
- 630 W 1250 N, Saint George, UT, 84770
- City
- Saint George
- State
- Utah
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $497K (FY2013) to $750K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $198KNet assets $992K
Operating margin
24.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$198K
Net assets
$992K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $749,545▲10.1% | $564,156▼1.2% | $991,963▲23.1% | $1,190,063▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $680,586▲91.6% | $570,809▲110% | $805,662▲26.9% | $977,692▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $355,120▼35.9% | $271,348▼63.5% | $634,879▲1.7% | $963,248▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $554,266▲34.3% | $744,130▲86.1% | $624,456▼23.5% | $892,991▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $412,763▼27.4% | $399,941▼28.5% | $815,800▲3.7% | $959,936▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $568,745▼7.2% | $559,274▲2.9% | $786,766▲1.2% | $927,361▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $613,039▼14.1% | $543,439▲1.2% | $777,295▲10.1% | $909,072▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $713,586▲27.6% | $536,942▲1.2% | $706,230▲33.4% | $830,566▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $559,212▼2.8% | $530,360▼4.0% | $529,586▲5.8% | $647,099▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $575,336▲9.7% | $552,449▲24.3% | $500,734▼15.7% | $622,145▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $524,543▲5.6% | $444,434▲8.3% | $593,712▲15.6% | $699,013▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $496,934 | $410,207▲4.3% | $513,603▲20.3% | $610,079▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $393,300▲6.9% | $426,878▲26.9% | $510,597▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $367,861▼34.8% | $336,316▲8.9% | $414,311▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $564,112▲4.2% | $308,924▲2.7% | $413,354▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $541,334 | $300,908 | $417,004 | 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 · $58K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $58K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $21,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $16,500 |
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 87-0213160, based in Saint George, Utah. 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 87-0213160.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $749,545 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 87-0213160) 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.