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 Hillsboro, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $1,882,586 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 455, Hillsboro, OR, 97123 EIN 93-0410224 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▲ 74.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$27.9M
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.
B
—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 rating231 mo reserves · +23% 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: 231 mo reserves · +23% 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 →
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
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.3M (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $83KNet assets $27.9M
Operating margin
22.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.0M
Total liabilities
$83K
Net assets
$27.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,882,586▲74.0% | $1,451,637▼1.9% | $27,885,471▲11.4% | $27,968,676▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,081,832▲43.0% | $1,480,157▲5.8% | $25,025,408▲0.2% | $25,081,177▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $756,642▼15.6% | $1,399,405▲17.8% | $24,968,234▼8.6% | $25,066,000▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $896,930▼48.6% | $1,187,629▼19.6% | $27,318,027▲3.6% | $27,412,101▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,746,217▼12.0% | $1,477,293▼37.2% | $26,360,703▲26.2% | $26,456,396▲26.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,984,658▼22.4% | $2,353,144▲6.1% | $20,881,196▼9.6% | $20,965,999▼9.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,556,806▼22.5% | $2,217,129▼11.6% | $23,098,003▼1.0% | $23,193,535▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,297,474▲0.2% | $2,506,918▲7.6% | $23,322,270▲4.9% | $23,403,793▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,292,502▲74.3% | $2,329,015▲27.2% | $22,243,000▲7.8% | $22,340,478▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,889,343▼33.4% | $1,830,614▲113% | $20,624,442▼5.3% | $20,698,112▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,837,476▲21.4% | $857,649▲6.2% | $21,770,169▲2.7% | $21,857,192▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,337,476 | $807,392▲1.8% | $21,188,666▲13.4% | $21,294,671▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $793,480▲2.1% | $18,685,589▲5.5% | $18,784,529▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $777,142▼4.3% | $17,707,383▲0.5% | $17,826,769▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $812,318 | $17,611,928 | $17,726,010 | 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 · $26K total
3 grants to Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA totaling $26K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investment program | 2024 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2023 | $8,500 |
| Elks National Foundation Inc | Community investments program | 2022 | $8,500 |
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 93-0410224, based in Hillsboro, 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 93-0410224.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $1,882,586 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 93-0410224) 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.