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 Oak Harbor, Washington, registered in 1951, with $301,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
155 Ne Ernst St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277 EIN 91-0823988 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$302K
▼ 15.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$345K
Net assets
$223K
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
—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 →
C+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -14% 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: 8 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ 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
- 155 Ne Ernst St, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277
- City
- Oak Harbor
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $220K (FY2013) to $302K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46KNet assets $223K
Operating margin
-14.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$270K
Total liabilities
$46K
Net assets
$223K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $301,948▼15.6% | $344,547▼1.7% | $223,404▼15.1% | $269,895▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $357,857▲14.9% | $350,342▲6.2% | $263,230▲4.2% | $317,006▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $311,550▲36.4% | $329,939▲24.9% | $252,705▼5.4% | $324,377▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $228,349▲44.6% | $264,231▲52.6% | $267,164▼3.0% | $304,403▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $157,869▼26.4% | $173,207▼25.4% | $275,301▼6.7% | $308,980▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $214,476▲10.9% | $232,133▲1.2% | $294,949▼9.8% | $333,529▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $193,386▼25.5% | $229,454▼11.7% | $327,058▼9.6% | $363,567▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $259,742▲0.2% | $259,793▲14.7% | $361,917▼0.9% | $407,014▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $259,223▲16.6% | $226,439▲19.1% | $365,267▲8.9% | $392,524▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $222,328▼8.6% | $190,111▼16.0% | $335,291▲8.5% | $375,403▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $243,124▲10.4% | $226,321▼2.8% | $309,150▲16.5% | $355,837▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $220,220 | $232,725▲21.6% | $265,292▼4.5% | $331,314▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $191,385▲4.2% | $277,797▼9.6% | $336,322▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $183,592▲0.5% | $307,452▼9.8% | $362,004▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $182,647 | $340,678 | $410,781 | 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 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $9,000 |
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 91-0823988, based in Oak Harbor, 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 91-0823988.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $301,948 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 91-0823988) 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.