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 Petersburg, Alaska, registered in 1951, with $217,808 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 609, Petersburg, AK, 99833 EIN 92-0005608 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2023)
$218K
▼ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$294K
Net assets
$115K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -35% 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 · -35% margin earns a D 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 609, Petersburg, AK, 99833
- City
- Petersburg
- State
- Alaska
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $112K (FY2015) to $218K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $82KNet assets $115K
Operating margin
-35.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$197K
Total liabilities
$82K
Net assets
$115K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $217,808▼3.2% | $294,154▲26.4% | $114,711▲18.8% | $196,789▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $224,992▼13.9% | $232,753▲3.2% | $96,584▼45.1% | $175,663▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $261,171▲90.5% | $225,556▲83.2% | $175,943▲10.2% | $192,173▲16.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $137,109▼8.5% | $123,097▼28.7% | $159,655▲9.5% | $165,416▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $149,845▲120% | $172,553▲101% | $145,777▼13.5% | $143,884▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $68,033▲34.7% | $85,949▲19.8% | $168,485▼9.6% | $190,581▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $50,494▼26.5% | $71,742▼4.0% | $186,401▼10.2% | $192,613▼9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $68,696▼38.8% | $74,737▼15.1% | $207,649▼2.2% | $211,596▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $112,236 | $88,023 | $212,229 | $214,252 | 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 · $18K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $18K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| 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 92-0005608, based in Petersburg, Alaska. 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 92-0005608.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $217,808 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 92-0005608) 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.