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 Minden, Nevada, registered in 1951, with $107,001 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 143, Minden, NV, 89423 EIN 88-0192352 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▼ 63.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$98K
Net assets
$577K
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 rating71 mo reserves · +9% 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: 71 mo reserves · +9% 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 $35K (FY2015) to $107K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $75KNet assets $577K
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$652K
Total liabilities
$75K
Net assets
$577K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,001▼63.8% | $97,673▲26.4% | $577,086▲1.6% | $652,244▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $295,693▲537% | $77,288▲8.5% | $567,758▲62.5% | $650,910▲55.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $46,398▼57.7% | $71,226▼23.9% | $349,353▼6.6% | $418,603▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $109,792▲6.4% | $93,656▲67.6% | $374,181▲4.5% | $420,879▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $103,221▲69.5% | $55,869▼35.0% | $358,045▲15.2% | $395,167▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $60,905▼12.4% | $85,984▲77.6% | $310,693▼7.5% | $343,170▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,533▼23.0% | $48,403▼25.7% | $335,772▲0.9% | $367,487▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,323▲13.5% | $65,117▲26.6% | $332,642▲3.0% | $361,946▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $79,606▲127% | $51,429▼1.6% | $322,972▲4.8% | $359,390▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,111 | $52,286 | $308,294 | $331,432 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $10,000 |
| 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 88-0192352, based in Minden, 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 88-0192352.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $107,001 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 88-0192352) 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.