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 Seattle, Washington, registered in 1951, with $1,871,278 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6411 Seaview Ave Nw, Seattle, WA, 98107 EIN 91-0142820 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 10.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$1.1M
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 rating7 mo reserves · +0% 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: 7 mo reserves · +0% 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
- 6411 Seaview Ave Nw, Seattle, WA, 98107
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $221K (FY2015) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $512KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$512K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,871,278▲10.1% | $1,866,999▲22.0% | $1,079,826▲26.2% | $1,591,442▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,699,196▲18.8% | $1,530,629▲1.1% | $855,357▲22.3% | $1,774,988▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,430,160▲88.3% | $1,513,976▲85.5% | $699,438▲0.3% | $1,487,972▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $759,663▲67.9% | $816,033▲47.1% | $697,505▼13.3% | $1,383,163▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $452,497▼43.9% | $554,604▼26.0% | $804,046▼13.9% | $1,430,652▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $807,212▲34.1% | $749,416▲29.6% | $934,183▲22.1% | $1,547,226▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $601,846▲10.9% | $578,309▼2.5% | $764,949▲13.9% | $1,442,208▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $542,759▲29.0% | $593,143▲31.5% | $671,836▲4.0% | $1,309,419▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $420,721▲90.8% | $451,211▲5.7% | $646,083▼3.4% | $1,278,239▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $220,512 | $427,065 | $668,813 | $1,286,178 | 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 · $40K total
4 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $40K, 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 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,500 |
| 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 91-0142820, based in Seattle, 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 91-0142820.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,871,278 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 91-0142820) 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.