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 Hoquiam, Washington, registered in 1951, with $210,758 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 484, Hoquiam, WA, 98550 EIN 91-0142775 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$211K
▲ 59.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$145K
Net assets
$639K
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 rating53 mo reserves · +31% 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: 53 mo reserves · +31% 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
- Po Box 484, Hoquiam, WA, 98550
- City
- Hoquiam
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $102K (FY2013) to $211K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $124KNet assets $639K
Operating margin
31.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$762K
Total liabilities
$124K
Net assets
$639K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,758▲59.9% | $145,391▲42.7% | $638,726▲11.4% | $762,232▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $131,799▼33.4% | $101,857▲6.8% | $573,359▲5.5% | $677,753▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $197,852▲22.9% | $95,404▼22.1% | $543,417▲23.2% | $632,306▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $160,948▲1.5% | $122,540▼27.0% | $440,969▲30.7% | $536,159▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $158,529▼5.5% | $167,886▲10.6% | $337,435▲46.3% | $374,306▲43.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $167,747▲17.4% | $151,731▲9.2% | $230,594▲7.1% | $261,095▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $142,930▲14.4% | $138,966▲22.4% | $215,328▲6.3% | $243,475▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $124,979▲17.3% | $113,499▲9.1% | $202,536▲5.0% | $232,649▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $106,585▲4.2% | $104,019▼6.4% | $192,857▲1.3% | $216,392▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $102,317 | $111,181▼11.1% | $190,291▼6.8% | $217,031▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $125,060▲19.8% | $204,155▼5.9% | $233,445▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $104,405 | $216,968 | $245,133 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, 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 | $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 91-0142775, based in Hoquiam, 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 91-0142775.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $210,758 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 91-0142775) 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.