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 Everett, Washington, registered in 1951, with $226,426 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
2802 Hoyt Ave Suite 100, Everett, WA, 98201 EIN 91-0142755 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$226K
▼ 11.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$208K
Net assets
$343K
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+
★★★★
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 rating20 mo reserves · +8% 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: 20 mo reserves · +8% 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 →
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
- 2802 Hoyt Ave Suite 100, Everett, WA, 98201
- City
- Everett
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $316K (FY2013) to $226K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $74KNet assets $343K
Operating margin
8.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$417K
Total liabilities
$74K
Net assets
$343K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,426▼11.3% | $207,966▼22.1% | $343,171▲2.2% | $416,860▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $255,330▲28.7% | $266,803▲20.4% | $335,932▼0.1% | $418,798▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $198,421▲18.1% | $221,532▲8.7% | $336,228▲0.7% | $428,184▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $167,971▲42.8% | $203,812▲36.3% | $333,884▼9.3% | $430,774▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $117,594▼53.7% | $149,492▼35.3% | $368,288▼9.1% | $467,360▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $253,721▲49.1% | $231,219▲46.2% | $405,185▲4.1% | $494,075▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $170,138▼28.2% | $158,106▼24.2% | $389,235▲9.1% | $440,519▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $237,004▲12.9% | $208,643▼2.1% | $356,647▲10.9% | $410,014▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $209,974▲13.9% | $213,100▲9.7% | $321,676▲5.2% | $378,858▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $184,340▼8.9% | $194,254▼7.7% | $305,681▼1.8% | $368,518▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $202,373▼36.0% | $210,389▲4.2% | $311,391▲196% | $372,140▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $316,111 | $201,964▲20.5% | $105,347▲1297% | $362,416▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $167,600 | -$8,800 | $344,912 | 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 · $28K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $28K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
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 91-0142755, based in Everett, 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 91-0142755.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $226,426 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 91-0142755) 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.