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 Forks, Washington, registered in 1951, with $171,684 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2524, Forks, WA, 98331 EIN 91-0931501 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$172K
▼ 38.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$135K
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.
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 rating57 mo reserves · +21% 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: 57 mo reserves · +21% 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 2524, Forks, WA, 98331
- City
- Forks
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $80K (FY2011) to $172K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $65KNet assets $642K
Operating margin
21.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$707K
Total liabilities
$65K
Net assets
$642K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $171,684▼38.6% | $135,175▼5.5% | $642,402▲6.0% | $707,309▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $279,731▲72.6% | $142,975▲11.6% | $605,899▲29.2% | $667,661▲37.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $162,066▲19.5% | $128,096▲6.4% | $468,888▲7.9% | $486,486▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,579▲13.4% | $120,414▲7.9% | $434,726▲3.6% | $445,675▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $119,536▼11.1% | $111,621▼5.4% | $419,561▲1.9% | $432,501▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $134,489▼1.1% | $117,969▼24.5% | $411,646▲6.4% | $435,050▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $136,026▲40.0% | $156,347▲42.9% | $386,771▼5.0% | $412,252▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $97,187▼7.9% | $109,439▲9.1% | $407,092▲2.6% | $434,289▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $105,559▲21.6% | $100,350▼3.6% | $396,721▲7.8% | $425,171▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $86,785▼19.4% | $104,148▼0.5% | $368,121▼5.8% | $399,716▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $107,669▲19.3% | $104,722▼5.2% | $390,615▲27.0% | $431,934▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $90,251▼4.9% | $110,472▼12.7% | $307,455▼10.8% | $428,686▲13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $94,951▲19.4% | $126,577▲49.0% | $344,506▼10.1% | $376,492▼9.8% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $79,529 | $84,946 | $383,294 | $417,290 | 990EZ |
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 | $10,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $9,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $7,500 |
| 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 91-0931501, based in Forks, 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 91-0931501.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $171,684 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 91-0931501) 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.