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 Bend, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $416,442 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
63120 Boyd Acres Rd, Bend, OR, 97701 EIN 93-0122401 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$416K
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$500K
Net assets
$1.9M
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 rating46 mo reserves · -20% 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: 46 mo reserves · -20% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $253K (FY2013) to $416K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $56KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
-20.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$56K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $416,442▼2.3% | $500,491▲15.7% | $1,915,565▼1.9% | $1,971,890▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $426,344▲1.9% | $432,481▲1.0% | $1,953,324▲2.4% | $2,017,572▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $418,228▲25.3% | $428,151▲22.8% | $1,908,009▼2.1% | $1,962,932▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $333,740▲17.8% | $348,653▲65.2% | $1,948,564▼0.8% | $2,001,287▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $283,207▲54.7% | $211,102▼13.2% | $1,963,477▲3.8% | $2,005,219▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $183,103▲49.6% | $243,125▼11.5% | $1,891,372▼3.1% | $1,942,272▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $122,409▼42.2% | $274,644▲9.5% | $1,951,394▼7.2% | $1,992,597▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $211,745▼25.5% | $250,906▲4.9% | $2,103,629▼1.8% | $2,167,074▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $284,188▲93.2% | $239,138▼2.1% | $2,142,790▲2.1% | $2,211,951▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $147,096▼49.3% | $244,152▲0.5% | $2,097,740▼4.4% | $2,161,726▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $290,341▲14.8% | $243,032▲0.6% | $2,194,796▲2.2% | $2,256,789▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $253,008 | $241,472▲8.6% | $2,147,487▲0.5% | $2,191,362▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $222,433 | $2,135,951 | $2,148,951 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 93-0122401, based in Bend, 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 93-0122401.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $416,442 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 93-0122401) 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.