Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Fallon, Nevada, registered in 1973, with $44,503 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
93 W Center St, Fallon, NV, 89406 EIN 88-0121836 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$45K
▼ 8.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$57K
Net assets
$60K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -27% 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: 13 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 held steady from $44K (FY2014) to $45K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6,631Net assets $60K
Operating margin
-27.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$66K
Total liabilities
$6,631
Net assets
$60K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,503▼8.4% | $56,587▲17.9% | $59,811▼6.1% | $66,442▼18.6% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $48,609▼24.1% | $48,001▼17.2% | $63,694▲1.0% | $81,590▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $64,085▲47.8% | $58,006▲14.9% | $63,086▲26.1% | $80,515▲16.4% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $43,364▼18.0% | $50,476▼21.2% | $50,037▼13.8% | $69,169▼11.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $52,892▲0.2% | $64,035▲17.4% | $58,046▼16.1% | $78,468▼11.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $52,788▲7.8% | $54,547▲10.4% | $69,186▼2.5% | $89,001▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $48,989▲16.3% | $49,427▼11.3% | $70,945▼0.6% | $94,741▲4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $42,131▼8.7% | $55,730▲7.3% | $71,385▲33.1% | $91,089▼9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $46,127▼5.1% | $51,936▲7.4% | $53,640▼15.5% | $100,739▼17.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $48,584▲10.0% | $48,372▼21.5% | $63,445▼21.3% | $122,309▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $44,160 | $61,607 | $80,645 | $128,939 | 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 · $17K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $17K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 88-0121836, based in Fallon, 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 88-0121836.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $44,503 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 88-0121836) 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.