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 Florence, Oregon, registered in 1951, with $787,745 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 36, Florence, OR, 97439 EIN 93-0411142 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$788K
▼ 14.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$724K
Net assets
$2.3M
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating38 mo reserves · +8% 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: 38 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 $287K (FY2013) to $788K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $91KNet assets $2.3M
Operating margin
8.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$91K
Net assets
$2.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $787,745▼14.5% | $724,227▼5.5% | $2,312,522▲2.4% | $2,403,685▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $920,995▲19.0% | $766,636▲15.5% | $2,257,452▲17.9% | $2,354,245▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $773,745▲6.2% | $663,885▲12.6% | $1,915,230▲5.0% | $2,095,291▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $728,361▲56.7% | $589,605▲104% | $1,823,385▲7.9% | $1,922,009▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $464,699▼2.8% | $289,618▼28.0% | $1,689,467▲11.6% | $1,757,748▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $478,099▲33.2% | $402,046▲35.4% | $1,514,386▲21.4% | $1,735,381▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $358,877▼23.8% | $296,936▲18.9% | $1,247,686▲5.2% | $1,353,822▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $470,808▲64.0% | $249,834▼7.9% | $1,185,743▲22.9% | $1,280,458▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $287,130 | $271,217 | $964,768 | $1,057,768 | 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 93-0411142, based in Florence, 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 93-0411142.
- How much revenue does Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA report?
- Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks of the USA reported $787,745 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 93-0411142) 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.