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 Bellingham, Washington, registered in 1972, with $106,653 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA, 98229 EIN 91-0142740 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▲ 14.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$110K
Net assets
$244K
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.
C+
—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 rating26 mo reserves · -4% 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: 26 mo reserves · -4% 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 →
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
- Address
- 710 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA, 98229
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $105K (FY2013) to $107K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $82KNet assets $244K
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$325K
Total liabilities
$82K
Net assets
$244K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,653▲14.2% | $110,408▼8.0% | $243,710▼0.3% | $325,493▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $93,385▼6.8% | $119,994▲0.5% | $244,421▼10.0% | $317,511▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $100,227▲22.3% | $119,454▲6.9% | $271,567▼3.9% | $320,056▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $81,938▲28.7% | $111,795▲16.1% | $282,453▼9.0% | $340,389▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,654▼18.4% | $96,304▼18.1% | $310,503▼9.5% | $351,579▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $77,991▼5.9% | $117,550▲2.6% | $343,111▼8.8% | $376,733▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $82,901▲17.2% | $114,526▲17.5% | $376,208▼8.4% | $420,733▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $70,729▼26.3% | $97,510▼0.3% | $410,756▼4.6% | $436,573▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $95,916▲12.1% | $97,761▼7.2% | $430,548▼0.3% | $456,395▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $85,582▼0.5% | $105,397▼3.3% | $431,892▼5.5% | $452,843▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $86,055▼18.2% | $108,964▼9.5% | $457,128▼1.8% | $482,292▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $105,156 | $120,459▲27.9% | $465,411▼3.2% | $500,892▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $94,181▲29.5% | $480,714▼4.4% | $512,093▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $72,704▼38.3% | $502,656▼5.1% | $536,708▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $117,890 | $529,612 | $567,967 | 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 · $23K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $23K, 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 | $6,000 |
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 91-0142740, based in Bellingham, Washington. 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 91-0142740.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $106,653 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 91-0142740) 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.