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 Raymond, Washington, registered in 1972, with $183,203 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 26, Raymond, WA, 98577 EIN 91-0142810 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$183K
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$163K
Net assets
$522K
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 rating38 mo reserves · +11% 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: 38 mo reserves · +11% 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
- Po Box 26, Raymond, WA, 98577
- City
- Raymond
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137K (FY2013) to $183K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $113KNet assets $522K
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$635K
Total liabilities
$113K
Net assets
$522K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,203▲6.7% | $162,966▲1.2% | $521,874▲4.0% | $635,054▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $171,623▲22.2% | $160,982▲22.2% | $501,637▲2.2% | $599,559▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,480▼0.6% | $131,696▲18.4% | $490,996▲1.8% | $554,455▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $141,284▲38.7% | $111,200▲17.2% | $482,212▲6.7% | $522,325▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,856▼4.2% | $94,847▼27.6% | $452,128▲1.6% | $489,024▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $106,362▼11.3% | $131,045▲5.0% | $445,119▼5.3% | $466,956▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $119,858▼10.5% | $124,784▲21.3% | $469,802▼1.0% | $489,761▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $133,901▲8.2% | $102,840▼8.2% | $474,728▲7.0% | $488,752▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $123,804▲2.4% | $112,085▼9.8% | $443,667▲2.7% | $457,463▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $120,869▼8.5% | $124,238▼6.2% | $431,948▼0.8% | $463,317▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $132,148▼3.5% | $132,435▼7.8% | $435,317▼0.1% | $452,158▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $136,912 | $143,601▲10.5% | $435,604▼1.5% | $464,355▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $129,926 | $442,293▲5.9% | $481,749▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $129,979▲4.2% | $417,807▲3.8% | $459,299▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $124,713 | $402,367 | $439,413 | 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 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 91-0142810, based in Raymond, 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 91-0142810.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $183,203 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 91-0142810) 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.