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 Ketchikan, Alaska, registered in 1972, with $106,579 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 5177, Ketchikan, AK, 99901 EIN 92-0005617 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$107K
▲ 8.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$102K
Net assets
$44K
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 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $44K (FY2015) to $107K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21KNet assets $44K
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$65K
Total liabilities
$21K
Net assets
$44K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,579▲8.8% | $102,378▲3.5% | $44,078▲10.4% | $64,872▲18.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $97,970▲14.7% | $98,901▲14.2% | $39,908▲16.4% | $54,618▲10.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $85,389▲23.0% | $86,593▲9.4% | $34,285▼8.5% | $49,448▼2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $69,437▼29.4% | $79,151▲15.0% | $37,468▼20.1% | $50,873▼13.9% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $98,380▲35.2% | $68,798▼15.1% | $46,866▲171% | $59,104▲68.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $72,781▼4.3% | $81,011▼5.6% | $17,284▼35.1% | $35,135▼32.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $76,076▼1.3% | $85,862▲5.5% | $26,649▼26.4% | $52,095▼14.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $77,088▼12.3% | $81,407▼3.8% | $36,193▼10.7% | $60,553▼4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $87,949▲101% | $84,647▲113% | $40,512▲8.9% | $63,554▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $43,753 | $39,719 | $37,210 | $61,936 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 92-0005617, based in Ketchikan, 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 92-0005617.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $106,579 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 92-0005617) 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.