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 John Day, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $61,466 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
140 Ne Dayton St, John Day, OR, 97845 EIN 93-0383021 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$61K
▼ 41.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$108K
Net assets
$386K
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.
F
—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 →
FFinancial health25% of the rating43 mo reserves · -76% 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: 43 mo reserves · -76% margin earns a F 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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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $71K (FY2009) to $61K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86KNet assets $386K
Operating margin
-76.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$472K
Total liabilities
$86K
Net assets
$386K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,466▼41.4% | $108,173▼5.9% | $385,808▼10.8% | $471,834▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $104,926▼5.9% | $114,905▲46.6% | $432,750▼2.3% | $484,463▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $111,463▲59.7% | $78,384▼5.7% | $442,729▲8.1% | $454,342▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,777▲1.0% | $83,159▲2.0% | $409,650▼3.2% | $448,704▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,095▲45.0% | $81,563▼5.5% | $423,032▲9.3% | $438,486▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,637▼34.6% | $86,338▲6.6% | $387,182▼9.1% | $423,482▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,835▲1.2% | $80,990▲38.4% | $425,883▼1.9% | $454,316▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,973▼6.6% | $58,527▼40.7% | $434,038▼2.0% | $456,506▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $77,046 | $98,743▼6.4% | $442,903▲25.2% | $460,637▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $105,465▼2.6% | $353,641▼5.7% | $492,061▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $108,312▼13.8% | $375,011▼1.1% | $513,514▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $125,693▲6.0% | $379,110▼2.0% | $539,740▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | $71,345 | $118,542 | $386,750 | $528,270 | 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 · $24K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $24K, 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 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $6,500 |
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 93-0383021, based in John Day, 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 93-0383021.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $61,466 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 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA (EIN 93-0383021) 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.