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 Las Vegas, Nevada, registered in 1951, with $395,551 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 80177, Las Vegas, NV, 89180 EIN 88-0024533 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$396K
▼ 58.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$219K
Net assets
$9.0M
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 rating494 mo reserves · +45% 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: 494 mo reserves · +45% 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 $313K (FY2014) to $396K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $23KNet assets $9.0M
Operating margin
44.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.0M
Total liabilities
$23K
Net assets
$9.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,551▼58.2% | $218,877▼68.3% | $9,002,523▲2.0% | $9,025,847▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $946,008▲527% | $690,367▲27.3% | $8,825,849▲3.0% | $9,316,057▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $150,988▼96.6% | $542,116▲53.7% | $8,570,208▼4.4% | $8,594,023▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,431,996▲319% | $352,812▲38.7% | $8,961,336▲83.6% | $8,993,627▲83.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,058,456▲518% | $254,392▼14.5% | $4,882,152▲19.7% | $4,908,893▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $171,399▼42.5% | $297,384▼12.1% | $4,078,088▼10.0% | $4,124,833▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $298,088▼22.1% | $338,264▲64.6% | $4,532,732▲0.4% | $4,597,050▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $382,448▼22.1% | $205,491▼45.7% | $4,514,215▲5.7% | $4,634,265▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $490,708▼44.1% | $378,425▲7.9% | $4,270,180▲2.7% | $4,388,434▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $877,168▲180% | $350,620▲16.5% | $4,157,897▲15.2% | $4,238,996▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $313,136 | $300,926 | $3,609,730 | $3,672,976 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, 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 | $8,500 |
| 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 88-0024533, based in Las Vegas, 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 88-0024533.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $395,551 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 88-0024533) 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.