Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in Selah, Washington, registered in 1951, with $1,769,812 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
318 Golf Course Loop Rd, Selah, WA, 98942 EIN 91-0142890 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.8M
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$642K
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 rating5 mo reserves · +4% 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: 5 mo reserves · +4% 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
- 318 Golf Course Loop Rd, Selah, WA, 98942
- City
- Selah
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2020) to $1.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $784KNet assets $642K
Operating margin
4.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$784K
Net assets
$642K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,769,812▼0.3% | $1,692,198▲9.3% | $641,798▲14.7% | $1,426,229▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,774,473▲32.0% | $1,548,525▲9.4% | $559,462▲360% | $1,278,659▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,343,834▼1.0% | $1,415,548▲2.7% | $121,658▼37.1% | $1,191,182▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,357,464▲21.2% | $1,378,623▲10.0% | $193,372▼9.9% | $1,291,332▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,119,740 | $1,253,342 | $214,531 | $1,236,429 | 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.
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 91-0142890, based in Selah, 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 91-0142890.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,769,812 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 91-0142890) 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.