Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA
501(c)(8) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA is a 501(c)(8) organization based in The Dalles, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $31,355 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1168, The Dalles, OR, 97058 EIN 93-0122385 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$31K
▲ 41.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$32K
Net assets
$166K
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 →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 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: 63 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B+ 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 1168, The Dalles, OR, 97058
- City
- The Dalles
- State
- Oregon
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28K (FY2017) to $31K (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-1.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$166K
Net assets
$166K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,355▲41.8% | $31,760▼2.8% | $165,649▼0.2% | $165,649▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $22,105▼31.2% | $32,690▼30.3% | $166,054▼6.0% | $173,022▼5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $32,149▲4.4% | $46,898▲40.9% | $176,640▼7.7% | $182,784▼7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $30,789▼1.4% | $33,280▼15.2% | $191,389▼1.3% | $196,452▲1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $31,231▲8.6% | $39,264▼32.6% | $193,880▲1.7% | $194,456▼2.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $28,756▲85.2% | $58,295▲6.4% | $190,569▼13.4% | $199,963▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $15,529▼45.4% | $54,767▼17.6% | $220,108▼15.1% | $230,532▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,467 | $66,494 | $259,346 | $270,952 | 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 93-0122385, based in The Dalles, 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 93-0122385.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $31,355 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 93-0122385) 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.