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 Bremerton, Washington, registered in 1951, with $464,479 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4131 Pine Rd Ne, Bremerton, WA, 98310 EIN 91-0142760 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$464K
▼ 7.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$424K
Net assets
$742K
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
★★★★
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 rating21 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: 21 mo reserves · +9% 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 →
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
- Address
- 4131 Pine Rd Ne, Bremerton, WA, 98310
- City
- Bremerton
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $441K (FY2013) to $464K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $103KNet assets $742K
Operating margin
8.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$845K
Total liabilities
$103K
Net assets
$742K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $464,479▼7.8% | $424,029▲3.3% | $741,926▲4.2% | $844,514▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $503,558▲5.0% | $410,681▲6.2% | $712,172▲17.0% | $828,204▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $479,475▲54.9% | $386,721▲8.5% | $608,854▲47.4% | $718,978▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $309,475▲32.6% | $356,383▲33.9% | $413,090▼9.6% | $651,463▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $233,382▼48.6% | $266,125▼46.9% | $456,935▲0.9% | $639,067▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $453,704▲12.7% | $501,408▲16.0% | $452,747▼11.6% | $622,594▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $402,548▲16.0% | $432,169▲11.4% | $512,296▼6.7% | $683,400▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $346,910▼10.3% | $387,814▲4.3% | $549,367▼9.3% | $714,057▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $386,715▲13.4% | $372,003▲4.7% | $605,534▲4.6% | $778,914▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $341,147▼0.5% | $355,346▲2.4% | $578,645▼0.7% | $774,804▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $342,752▼22.2% | $347,073▼5.2% | $582,431▲0.1% | $735,062▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $440,571 | $366,261▼12.3% | $581,888▲13.1% | $744,567▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $417,680 | $514,539 | $659,657 | 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 · $55K total
4 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $55K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $16,000 |
| Ndc Housing and Economic Development Corporation | Covid-19 assistance | 2020 | $12,500 |
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 91-0142760, based in Bremerton, 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 91-0142760.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $464,479 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 91-0142760) 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.