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 Klamath Falls, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $150,597 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
601 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR, 97601 EIN 93-0122383 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$151K
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$174K
Net assets
$1.5M
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 rating100 mo reserves · -16% 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: 100 mo reserves · -16% 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
- 601 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR, 97601
- City
- Klamath Falls
- State
- Oregon
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $105K (FY2013) to $151K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $1.5M
Operating margin
-15.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,597▲8.2% | $174,409▲5.0% | $1,450,799▼1.3% | $1,463,673▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $139,127▲13.4% | $166,148▲21.6% | $1,469,941 | $1,487,953▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $122,700▲28.8% | $136,667▼8.3% | $1,470,589▼5.7% | $1,482,779▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $95,278▼56.7% | $148,958▲82.3% | $1,560,122▼1.9% | $1,570,309▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $220,203▲282% | $81,697▼50.7% | $1,589,787▲6.9% | $1,589,787▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,670▼56.9% | $165,689▲11.6% | $1,486,904▼6.8% | $1,486,904▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $133,726▲23.4% | $148,433▲3.4% | $1,594,922▼0.9% | $1,594,922▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $108,395▼28.0% | $143,612▼9.8% | $1,609,629▼2.1% | $1,609,629▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $150,585▲148% | $159,285▲14.3% | $1,644,846▼0.2% | $1,644,846▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $60,779▼42.0% | $139,353▼3.8% | $1,648,855▼7.5% | $1,648,855▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $104,784 | $144,792▲7.2% | $1,782,006▼3.2% | $1,782,006▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $135,054 | $1,841,535 | $1,841,535 | 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 · $27K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $27K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $9,000 |
| 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 93-0122383, based in Klamath Falls, 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 93-0122383.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $150,597 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 93-0122383) 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.