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 Baker City, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $292,970 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 347, Baker City, OR, 97814 EIN 93-0122382 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$293K
▲ 10.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$289K
Net assets
$1.2M
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 rating49 mo reserves · +1% 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: 49 mo reserves · +1% 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
- Po Box 347, Baker City, OR, 97814
- City
- Baker City
- State
- Oregon
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $183K (FY2013) to $293K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $70KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2M
Total liabilities
$70K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292,970▲10.9% | $289,464▼3.9% | $1,178,772▼1.2% | $1,248,468▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $264,098▼0.9% | $301,185▲1.9% | $1,193,450▼1.9% | $1,267,329▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $266,463▲9.8% | $295,522▲22.2% | $1,216,140▼5.6% | $1,288,227▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $242,632▼70.7% | $241,808▲55.3% | $1,288,826▼4.6% | $1,349,398▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $827,527▲293% | $155,685▼28.3% | $1,351,395▲88.2% | $1,404,575▲83.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $210,529▲3.9% | $217,152▲9.5% | $717,955▼0.9% | $766,139▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $202,554▲19.5% | $198,275▲19.7% | $724,349▲0.6% | $769,030▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $169,474▲1.0% | $165,652▲4.4% | $720,067▲0.5% | $765,898▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $167,849▲5.6% | $158,684▼14.0% | $716,245▲1.3% | $759,346▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $158,874▼3.0% | $184,456▲1.5% | $707,080▼3.5% | $749,641▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $163,765▼10.5% | $181,682▲3.9% | $732,662▼2.4% | $771,348▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $182,992 | $174,882▼8.1% | $750,579▲1.1% | $791,351▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $190,287▼3.6% | $742,469▼0.3% | $788,105▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $197,361 | $744,736 | $774,954 | 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 · $22K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $22K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,000 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,000 |
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 93-0122382, based in Baker City, Oregon. 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 93-0122382.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $292,970 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 93-0122382) 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.